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Wednesday, January 10, 2007


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Inside

Brahman rodeo
team scores again
The Okeechobee High
School rodeo team traveled to
Davie last weekend to com-
pete at the Davie high school
rodeo. They brought back one
championship and finished
high in many of the events.
Chasey Bass brought
another saddle bronc champi-
onship back to Okeechobee.
Breanne Lee took second
in breakaway, with Maci Culli-
gan placing eighth in the same
event.
Jacoby Johns placed sec-
ond in bareback competition.
Newt Mattson took fourth
in bull riding.
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Group's lease deal unsettled


Commission
takes no action
on cattlemen's offer
By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
Where the Okeechobee Cat-
tlemen's Association will hold
future rodeos is still undecided.
Although the Okeechobee
County Board of County Com-
missioners discussed the matter


at their Tuesday, Jan. 9, meeting
no action was taken.
"I've had to put something on
paper to be a starting point," stat-
ed county attorney John Cassels
concerning his draft proposal on
leasing the agri-civic center to the
cattlemen's association.
Commissioner Marvin Wher-
rell said that Mr. Cassels' propos-
al was "definitely a good start."
"We need to do this," he
added.
Mr. Wherrell said the county


needs to be involved in a joint
effort with an organization that
has been conducting two money
making events a year that bring
people to Okeechobee.
In their draft proposal, the cat-
tlemen had requested improve-
ments including enlarging the
arena seating capacity and build-
ing two ticket booths and a rodeo
office. These improvements
were estimated to cost about
$500,000. They also request that
the facility be named after the


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Central Elementary School held its annual spelling bee on Tuesday morning. Andrea
McKinney (left) finished in first place; Jessica Mond (center) took second place and
Candace McGlamory (right) came in third. Ms. McKinney and Ms. Mond, both fourth
grade students, will now compete in district competition at South Elementary School on
Feb. 15. Ms. McGlamory will serve as an alternate school representative and will com-
pete if one of the other girls is unable to compete.


cattlemen's group for perpetuity.
Mr. Cassels noted that the
improvements requested by the
cattlemen could be used
throughout the year. He said that
50 percent of the use would be
by cattlemen and 50 percent
would be for the general public.
Therefore, he proposed in his
draft that the cattlemen pay for
half of the proposed improve-
ments.
The contract would be for five
year increments.


The payments were set up
such that the cattlemen would
pay off their share of the
improvements in 15 years. Mr.
Cassels said if, after five years, the
county cancelled the agreement
the cattlemen would not have to
pay the balance. However, if the
cattlemen cancelled the agree-
ment, they would be obligated to
pay off the balance of the loan.
Under Mr. Cassels' draft propos-
See Lease Page 2


Impact fee


issue goes


commission


Impact fees would
likely pay for 30%
of capital projects
By Pete Gawda
Okeechobee News
Although they took no
action, the Okeechobee Coun-
ty Board of County Commis-
sioners spent a considerable
amount of time discussing
impact fees at their meeting
Tuesday, Jan. 9.
The item was not on the
agenda because the informa-
tion was not received in time.
The board met on Tuesday
rather than their regular meet-


ing day of Thursday because
the two newly elected com-
missioners, Marvin Wherrell
and Noel Chandler, will be
attending classes in Ocala on
Thursday.
Walter Keller, the consult-
ant hired by the county to do
an impact fee study, presented
a draft report to the commis-
sioners on his findings. He
told the commissioners that
impact fees would pay an esti-
mated 30 percent of capital
projects. He recommended
that impact fees be adjusted
annually to compensate for
cost of living increases and
See Fees Page 2


Drought Index
Current: 626
Source: Florida Division
of Forestry
Local Burn Ban: None

Lake levels

12.09 feet


Lake level
Last Year:
15.48 feet


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Water Management District.
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Index
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Comics ...........12
Community Events ... .4
Crossword ........ .13
Obituaries .......... .3
Opinion ........... .4
Speak Out ......... .4
Sports ............ .5
TV ...............14
Weather ........... .2
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By Eric Kopp
Okeechobee News
MUSE Based on the
Medical Examiner's findings,
the skeletal remains found last
month near a pond in rural
Glades County were those of a
missing Muse man.
The remains were found
near a pond on private proper-


ty shortly after noon on Tues-
day, Dec. 5. According to
Detective Steve Harris of the
Glades County Sheriff's Office
(GCSO), the site is about 5 to 7
miles from the Charlotte
County line and about 25 to 30
miles from Moore Haven.
Muse is located in the west-
ern portion of Glades County.
Detective Harris said on
Tuesday, Jan. 9, that the Med-
ical Examiner's Office in Fort
Myers along with an
anthropologist from Gulf
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showed their colors Tuesday morning on the corner of
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al, the cattlemen would pay
$50,000 up front and $25,000 a
year.
The proposal also suggests
that the cattlemen pay a percent-
age of the profits over a certain
amount as well as paying for utili-
ties during the time of the lease.
"This is closer to a true cost
share than we looked at the first
time," said Commissioner Elvie
Posey.
Facility manager Pete Keogh
and the agri-center advisory com-
mittee were asked to look at the
draft and bring back a recom-
mendation for the Jan. 25 meet-
ing. It was the board's consensus
that after that meeting a work-
shop be set up with the cattle-
men's association and the fair
committee since the fair would be
going on at the same time as the
Speckled Perch Rodeo.
In a related matter, commis-
sioners approved two Florida
Department of Transportation
(FDOT) projects. One project will
fund design, building and installa-
tion of landscaping at both


entrances to the agri-civic center.
The other project will fund the
design, building and installation
of two "Welcome to Okee-
chobee" signs to be installed on
U.S. 441 N. and State Road 78 W.
near the county line.
In an unrelated matter, com-
missioners approved a memoran-
dum of understanding to partici-
pate in a program to attract
industry to the central Florida
area. The catalyst project is
designed to attract industry to the
area served by FHREDI DeSo-
to, Glades, Hardee, Hendry, High-
lands and Okeechobee counties
and the communities of
Immokalee in Collier County and
South Bay, Pahokee and Belle
Glade in Palm Beach County.
Each county would be able to
receive ad valorem taxes from the
project.
The memorandum of under-
standing does not obligate the
county in any way.
In other action, the board:
abandoned a county right-
of-way on Newcomer Road, or
S.E. 48th Street;
directed staff to begin road
abandonment of N.W. 16th Street
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IV; remains were those of Melvin
approved a one year airfield Keith Zehtner.
ng/equipment system That office has notified Mr.
nance contract with Cur- Zehtner's family of its findings.
ctric for $2,170 per month, The detective said some hair
bor and parts; samples were taken from the
ejected the fuel and motor remains and have been sent to
and voted to re-advertise; the Florida Department of Law
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hop with the visioning added Detective Harris.
that had been developing Mr. Zehtner went missing
Dr the county; from his home in Muse on Nov.
pointed Jennifer Perkins 2. His remains were found 4 to 5
iness representative to the miles from his home.
re Coast Community "There was no sign of foul
Agency (TCCAA) advisory play," said the GCSO detective
and, on Jan. 9. "But the Medical
approved nomination of Examiner's Office has not deter-
uarez to represent the low- mined the cause of death."
e population on the TCCAA Mr. Zehtner had apparently
ry board. been dead for several weeks.
According to the GCSO detec-
tive, Mr. Zehtner was not abduct-
ed from his home.
"He had some issues and,
basically, just walked away," said
Detective Harris. "Years ago his
family owned the property
where he was found and we
think he reverted back."
Shortly after the body was
found in December, Detective
Harris estimated that it could
have been exposed to the ele-
ments for several months.
S. "I was surprised at the condi-
-. tion of the bones for being out
there," he said in a telephone
interview shortly after the
remains were found.


Fees

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restudied every three to five
years.
County impact fees would be
used for roads, corrections, fire
and EMS.
The draft figures showed
$21,354,000 for road improve-
ments and a road maintenance
facility, with $5,880,725 of that
amount coming from impact
fees.


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ws Providers" estimated at $5,775,000, while
S - - impact fees in those areas are
expected to bring in about $2.6
million.
Improvements in the areas of
^ law enforcement/corrections are
estimated at $9,500,000, while
impact fees in that area are
-expected to bring in $4,125,000.
He told the commissioners
- that the fees needed to be equi-
.. 'table, defensible and based on
"" accurate data.
_'_" - At the Feb. 8 meeting, Mr.
... 'Keller will return and present his
-- final report with the impact fee
rate schedule. Then at the Feb.
22 meeting, the first of two pub-
"" lic hearings will be held on
adopting the proposed fees.
Mr. Keller will also discuss
S~ commercial development fees at
that meeting. He said commer-
.- cial developers will not have to
pay school impact fees and that
commercial fees would vary
with use.
~The residential fee would be
assessed at the time the building
- permit is pulled. There would be
no fee on the resale of existing
"" houses.
Mr. Keller told commission-
ers they could assess 90 percent
of the fees at first, if they so
desired.

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News Briefs

Agri-Civic Center to host events
OKEECHOBEE A number of events have been scheduled to be
held at the Okeechobee County Agri-Civic Center, 4200 S.R. 70 E., in
the coming weeks.
These scheduled events include: Jan 13 Flying Cow Products
team roping; Feb 2 & 3 Bureau of Land Management wild horse
adoption sale; Feb. 16 & 17 Tour of Champions Florida Barrel Racing
Series; March 9-18 Okeechobee County Fair; March 13-18 Okee-
chobee Youth Livestock Show and Sale; and, May 26 & 27 Memorial
Day Bike Rally.
For information, call (863) 763-1666.

File now for senior homestead exemptions
OKEECHOBEE Applications for homestead exemption, addi-
tional senior exemption for persons 65 years or older and agriculture
classification should be filed with the Okeechobee County Property
Appraiser's Office by March 1.
The property appraiser's office is located at 307 N.W. Fifth Ave. in
the Alderman Building.
Exemption for seniors 65 and older is subject to income limits.
For information, contact the office at (863) 763-4422.

Drivers can list emergency contacts
Effective in the State of Florida as of Oct. 2, you can have two emer-
gency contacts attached to your Florida driver's license.
If you are in an accident, emergency rescuers can check your dri-
ver's license and two emergency contacts will pop up so they do not
have to search for relatives.
Go to https://www6.hsmv.state.fl.us/dlcheck/findcustomer to
emergency contacts, put in your driver's license and then it will ask for
the name, address and phone number of two people you want to have
contacted.
For information on adding emergency contacts or other related
concerns, contact the nearest Florida driver's license office. In Okee-
chobee, the driver's license office is located at 1857 U.S. 441 S.E. Their
phone number is (863) 462-5225.

Guaranteed rural housing loans
OKEECHOBEE The U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Devel-
opment offers a single family guaranteed rural housing program
(GRH) designed to assist low and moderate income, credit worthy
families and individuals in buying existing or building new homes in
rural areas.
To qualify, applicants must be under the moderate income limit for
the county in which they would live, have an acceptable credit history,
and adequate and dependable income sufficient to meet all obliga-
tions.
Call the Okeechobee Rural Development office at (863) 763-3345,
ext. 503, to get the names of the lenders, income limits and informa-
tion about the Guaranteed Housing Program.
For information on the programs offered by USDA Rural Develop-
ment, visit its website at www.rurdevl.usda.gov/pa.


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A dog house is a place Arrest Report


for Fido to call home


COLLEGE STATION- If you
want to stay out of the dog house
with Poochie, make sure that he
,has a warm, dry, place to sleep in
,the winter and a cool place to nap
'in the summer.
Dr. Lore Haug, a veterinarian in
,Texas A&M University's College of
Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical
Sciences, says "The perfect dog
house for any canine companion is
the climate controlled house that
its owner calls home." But many
'pet owners rely on dog houses
-either as primary shelters or as an
.alternative to their pet staying out-
side to brave the elements while
his owners are at work.
Selecting the perfect home-
away-from home for your canine
should take some thought and
planning. In fact, when you're
shopping for dog houses, the most
.important point may be that one
size does not fit all.
"The dimensions of the dog
'house really should be determined
by the size of the dog," said Haug.
"Your dog should be able to stand,
turn around, and lie down com-
fortably inside of the dog house."
'And, the dog house should be ver-
satile enough to accommodate the
extreme temperatures and humidi-
y where you live.
Metal and plastic can absorb
heat or freezing temperatures,
negating some of the benefits of
having the dog house for shelter.
,"Wood is the best material for
making a dog house," said Haug.
"Make sure the wood is unpressur-
ized and be wary of toxic treat-
ments." Basically, if the wood and
the paint used in constructing the
,dog house are identified as being
safe for children, they should also
'be safe for Fido. "When dogs get
pored, they tend to chew on their
dog houses. You have to make sure
that if they do, it won't make them
sick," added Haug.
Peaked roofs can facilitate


drainage but flat or slightly slanted
roofs may provide Fido with a loft
bed. "Many dogs prefer to lie on
top of their dog houses, so, you
might want to consider a flat roof."
It is also important to make sure
that there are no sharp edges on
the dog house and that the hard-
ware has been well concealed,
minimizing the chance for injury.
And, while your canine may not
need designer digs, there are some
features worth the extra time and
money that will provide added
comfort and convenience.
"Look for a dog house with an
offset door or a second room
which will provide a wall which
can break the wind or shelter him
from a blowing rain. Adding a
weather flap can accomplish the
same goal." If possible, elevate the
dog house to help with parasite
control and to deter flooding. Set-
ting the dog house on a few well-
placed cinder blocks or on a stable
wooden pallet will do the trick.
"If you can, you'll want to get a
dog house with a hinged roof to
make it easier to clean out," said
Haug. "To provide the ultimate in
outdoor living, consider hinged win-
dows which can provide additional
ventilation and an awning to pro-
vide some shade in the summer."
"Whether your canine com-
panion is short or tall, skinny or
plump, don't forget that your dog
deserves a home that fits his style
and physique. So when consider-
ing whether to purchase or build
your next doggie dwelling, remem-
ber that one size doesn't fit all," she
adds.
Pet Talk is a service of the Col-
lege of Veterinary Medicine, Texas
A&M University. Stories can be
viewed on the World Wide Web at
u/pettalk/>.
For more information, please
contact Keith Randall at (979)845-
4644 or .


The following individuals were
arrested on felony or driving
under the influence (DUI)
charges by the Okeechobee
County Sheriff's Office (OCSO),
the Okeechobee City Police
Department (OCPD), the Florida
Highway Patrol (FHP), the Florida
Fish and Wildlife Conservation
Commission (FWC) or the
Department of Corrections
(DOC).
Cole Anthony Underhill, S.E.
30th Parkway, Okeechobee, was
arrested Jan. 2 by the OCPD on a
charge of armed robbery. He is
being held without bond.
Nathan Wayne Smith, 35,
N.W. 81st Court, Okeechobee,
was arrested Jan. 3 by Deputy
Michael Hazellief on an Okee-
chobee County warrant charging
him with violation of probation -
burglary of a structure. He is
being held without bond.
Harry Murphy, Jr., 21, S. Par-
rott Ave., Okeechobee, was


Meriden, Conn. Nomina-
tions for the Florida 2006-2007
"Teacher of the Year" award are
being accepted through March 1,
2007. The announcement came
from the award sponsor, Teach-
ers' Insurance Plan, a car insur-
ance program exclusively for
members of the educational com-
munity.
The award will include $1,000
to the winning teacher and a $500
grant to that teacher's school. The
state winner will also be eligible
for the national award that
includes a special recognition and
a $2,500 travel certificate.
Last year's state winner was
Sandra Prew, a special education
teacher at the Key Largo School in
Key Largo.


arrested Jan. 8 by Deputy P. Mas-
sung on an Okeechobee County
warrant charging him with aggra-
vated battery on a pregnant per-
son. His bond was set at $15,000.
Donnell Dwayne Patrick, 29,
N.W. 10th St., Okeechobee, was
arrested Jan. 8 by the OCPD on a
charge of aggravated assault with
a deadly weapon. His bond was
set at $20,000.
Jowana Specht, 38, Tut-N-
Lue Road, Lorida, was arrested
Jan. 8 by Deputy P. Massung on
an Okeechobee County warrant
charging her with violation of
probation dealing in stolen
property and violation of proba-
tion giving false ownership
information on pawned items
over $300. She is being held with-
out bond.
Roberto C. Vasquez-Borja,
30, was arrested Jan. 8 by Deputy
Harold Hancock on an Okee-
chobee County warrant charging
him with violation of probation -


Teachers, students and parents
can nominate any of the state's
more than 170,000 accredited
teachers. Nomination forms are
available online at www.teach-
ers.com/toty To nominate an
educator, or yourself, explain in
250 words or less why this teacher
should be the Teacher of the Year.
Nominees will be judged on their
ability to motivate students, their
special talents, and their contribu-
tion to their school, students or
educational community.
Winners will be announced at
the start of the next school year.
Teachers' Insurance Plan is
underwritten by licensed mem-
bers of the Response Insurance
Group of Companies, as author-
ized by law.


Obituaries


Michael Ward
Rainwater
Michael Ward Rainwater, age
50, of Okeechobee passed away
Sunday, Jan. 7, 2007, at the Ham-
rick Home. Mr. Rainwater was
born in Rockledge, on Feb. 14,
1956. He graduated from Rock-
ledge High School in 1974. He
participated in the Little League
and Babe- Ruth ba'.ball pro-
grams. He attended the University
of South Florida in Tampa. He
was a Glazer by profession.
Mr. Rainwater is survived by
his wife, Billie Jean Rainwater of
Okeechobee; father, Robert L.
Rainwater; mother, Margaret W
Rainwater and brother, Mark E.
Rainwater of Rockledge.
Honoring his wishes, no for-
mal services are planned.
In lieu of flowers, donations
may be made to Hospice of Okee-
chobee, P.O. Box 1548, Okee-
chobee, FL 34973.
Friends may sign the guest
book at www.bassokeechobeefu-
heralhome.com.
All arrangements are entrusted
to the care of Bass Okeechobee
Funeral Home and Crematory.
205 N.E. Second Street, Okee-
chobee.
Kent Leon Boutwell
Kent Leon Boutwell, age 60,
died Jan. 6, 2007, at the VA Hospi-
tal in West Palm Beach. Mr.
Boutwell was born Oct. 8, 1946,
in Hollywood to Dwight Boutwell
and Bertha Boutwell Pilgrim. He
proudly served our country in the


U.S. Marine Corps.
Mr. Boutwell is survived by his
mother, Bert Pilgrim; sister, Patty
(Steve) Yates; nieces and
nephews, Ann Marie Matthews,
Roan Mattson, and Mark Mattson;
and first cousin, Gene Mattson all
of Okeechobee.
Visitation will be from 2 until 5
p.m. Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007, at
Bass Okeechobee Chapel. Funeral
services will follow at 5 p.m., with
Pastor Jim Hudson of Church of
the Nazarene officiating. Inter-
ment will be at Florida National
Cemetery Friday, Jan. 12, 2007.
Friends may sign the guest
book at www.bassokeechobeefu-
neralhome.com.
All arrangements are entrusted
to the care of Bass Okeechobee
Funeral Home and Crematory.
205 N.E. Second Street, Okee-
chobee.
Angie Prescott Stokes
Angie Prescott Stokes, age 42,
of St. Marys, Ga., transferred to
heaven, Saturday, Jan. 6, 2007. A
native of Ft. Pierce, she had been
a resident of Camden County for
the past 16 years. She was a 1982
graduate of Okeechobee High
School, a home school teacher,
and was a homemaker.
Survivors include her hus-
band, Timothy Stokes; daughters,
Tabatha Stokes and Katherine
Stokes; sons, Joshua (Ashley)
Stokes and Jordan Stokes, all of
St. Marys, Ga.; mother and stepfa-
ther, Elaine and Mabry Murphy of
Okeechobee; father and step-
mother, Clarence and Betty


Prescott of Sebring; three broth-
ers, Robbie Prescott of Sebring,
Steven Prescott of Homasassa,
and Brandon Rogers of Arcadia;
one grandson, Cole Kenneth Gay;
six stepsisters, Debbie Lawrence
of Gatlinburg, Tenn., Linda Ann
Unger of Sebring, Carolyn Rogers
of Arcadia, Joy Whidden of Okee-
chobee, Cheryl Whidden of
Gainesville and Michelle Johnston
of Lorida; five stepbrothers, Mil-
ton Murphy and Robert Murphy
both of Arcadia, Gene Murphy of
Okeechobee, Kenny Smith of
Gainesville and Rusty Smith of
Charlotte, Mich.
The family will be receiving
friends at Allison Memorial Chapel
in St. Marys on Wednesday, Jan.
10, 2007, from 4 until 6 p.m.
Funeral services will be held
Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007, at 11 a.m.
at Victory Baptist Church with
Pastor Tony Barber officiating
with burial to follow in Oak Grove
Cemetery.
The family requests that
remembrances be made to the H.
Lee Moffitt Cancer Institute and
Research Center.
Allison Memorial Chapel of St.
Marys is in charge of arrange-
ments.
Roy Ervin Czlapinski, Jr.
Roy Ervin Czlapinski, Jr., age
78, died Jan. 8, 2007. Born Nov.
22, 1928, in Wisconsin he had
been a resident of Okeechobee
for the past five years. He served
in the United States Air Force.
Mr. Czlapinski is survived by his
wife, Wilma Mae Czlapinski of


Okeechobee; son, Garrett Czlapins-
ki of Washington state; daughters,
Vickie Vollmer of Washington state,
Catherine Davis, Sheryl Dean
Czlapinski, and Elizabeth Maryans-
ki of California; four stepsons, Eben
Christian of Sebring, James Christ-
ian of Okeechobee, Theodore
Christian of California, and Mike
Christian of Indiana; stepdaughter,
Catherine Smith of Indiana; sisters,
Carol Benson of Washington state
and Sharon6 Applegarth of Washing-
ton state. In addition he is survived
by 27 grandchildren and 13 great
grandchildren.
The family will hold a private
memorial service at a later date.
All arrangements are under the
care and direction of Buxton
Funeral Home and Crematory,
110 N.E. Fifth Street, Okeechobee.
Jeanne Shaver Grooms
Jeanne Shaver Grooms, age
72, died Jan. 8, 2007, at Raulerson
Hospital. Born June 24, 1934, in
Rochester, N.Y. she had been a
resident of Okeechobee since
1979. She was a member of the
Ladies of the Moose.
Mrs. Grooms is survived by her
husband David Grooms of Okee-
chobee and a son, Terry J. (Connie)
Grooms of Dallas, Texas. She is also
survived by nine grandchildren.
A memorial service will be
held at Buxton Funeral Home at
10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 13,
2007.
All arrangements are under the
care and direction of Buxton
Funeral Home and Crematory,
110 N.E. Fifth Street, Okeechobee.


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through the bumper and broke the chrome grill. In case you read this
and have a conscience, I just thought I'd let you know that SUV was a
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have about our fellow man. The replacement parts will have to come
out of our pockets as we don't want that on our insurance due to
someone else's ignorance. Just one more reminder, the parking lot
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Community Events

S. Florida Fair tickets on sale
South Florida Fair advanced tickets are on sale now at the Okee-
chobee County Chamber of Commerce office, 55 S. Parrott Ave. The
South Florida Fair will be held Jan. 12-28, at the South Florida Fair-
grounds in West Palm Beach. Advanced tickets will only be available
through Jan. 11.

Florida Boys to be in concert
The Florida Boys Quartet will be in concert on Sunday, Jan. 14, at
2:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene His House Fellowship, 425
S.W. 28th St. For information, call (863) 763-7113.

Free nutritional class offered
Douglas Chiropractic and Fitness Center, 916 W. N. Park St., will
hold a free CRA nutritional analysis class taught by Dr. Edward Dou-
glas on Monday, Jan. 15, at 5:30 p.m.

Plans made for MLK parade
Okeechobee Community Improvement Association will sponsor
the Martin Luther King Day march and parade on Monday, Jan. 15.
The march will start at 9 a.m. at Douglas Brown School and proceed
to the Park Street gazebo, where a speech will be heard. The line up
for the parade will start at 9:30 a.m. in front of the First Baptist Church,
401 S.W Fourth St., and will follow the traditional parade route, start-
ing at 10 a.m. After the parade, the marchers will return to Douglas
Brown School where there will be activities. To place an entry in the
parade such as a group on foot, horseback, bikes, a float or vehicle
contact George Robertson at (863) 610-0973 or Bertha Boswell at
(863) 763-4823.

School advisory council to meet
The Seminole Elementary School Advisory Council will meet
Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 6:30 p.m. in the school's media center at 2690
N.W 42nd Ave. The public is invited.

La escuela Seminole Elementary van a tener su junta del Consejo
Consultivo para la escuela, martes, el 16 de Enero alas 6:30 p.m., van
a juntar en el biblioteca at 2690 N.W 42nd Avenue. Todo el public
estan envitados de asistir.

Church will host Christian band
The Annie Moses Band, a high energy Christian music band, will
be at the First Baptist Church, 401 S.W Fourth St., on Tuesday, Jan. 16,
at 7 p.m. This group sings and plays the violin, viola, cello, harp, key-
board, piano, etc. They are a group of at least six that puts a whole
new enthusiasm into playing strings.

GaL training being offered
The Guardian ad Litem program needs volunteers to help lead
children through the realities of the court and foster care system, and
into safe, permanent homes. The Guardian ad Litem program will be
training volunteers from Okeechobee, Indian River, St. Lucie and Mar-
tin counties on Jan. 16, 18, 23, 25 and 30 from a.m. until p.m. at St.
Bernadette's Catholic Church, 350 N.W California Blvd., in Port St.
Lucie. For information, call (772) 785-5804.



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We reap
what we sow
As I watched television on the
night of Dec. 29,1 I waited with the
world for the announcement of
the death of Saddam Hussein,
also known as the 'Butcher of
Baghdad.'
As we all know, he murdered
many people comparable only to
Adolf Hitler. Yet, as much as I
believed that this evil tyrant must
be eliminated, I felt sorrow for his
lost soul and for his family.
Moments before his execution, I
said a prayer for this hated man,
although he himself saw no need
for any repentance.


As difficult as it is for us to
imagine, it is very possible that
this man thought what he did was
right. This kind of perverted think-
ing can be dangerous in the mind
of such an individual, as we've
seen.
I thought of how ironic that
not too far from his own country
there in the Middle East was born
a savior, even for Saddam Hus-
sein. Sadly, he saw no need for
salvation and his sins followed
him to the other side of eternity.
Such a waste of humanity.
The last words of John Wilkes
Booth came to mind as I watched
and listened. The assassin of
Abraham Lincoln asked as he lay
dying for his hands to be raised so


Upcoming Events

Wednesday
Martha's House support groups meet each Wednesday. Spanish
groups meet from 7 until 8 p.m. at the Okeechobee Christian Church,
3055 S.E. 18th Terrace. Ana Romero is the group facilitator. Another
group meets in the Okeechobee County Health Department, 1798
N.W. Ninth Ave., from 5 until 6 p.m. with Irene Luck as the group facili-
tator. There is another meeting from 6 until 7 p.m. with Shirlean Gra-
ham as the facilitator. For information, call (863) 763-2893.}
A.A. meeting from noon until 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist
Church of Our 200 N.W. Second St. It's an open meeting.
A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Sacred Heart Catholic
Church, 701 S.W. Sixth St. It will be a closed discussion.
Narcotics Anonymous (NA) meet in the New Horizon building,
1600 S.W. Second Ave., from 7 p.m. until 8 p.m. For information, call
(863) 763-1191.
Thursday
A.A. Closed big book meeting from 8 p.m. until 9 p.m. at Church of
Our Savior, 200 N.W. Third St.
Tantle Quilters meets every Thursday from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. at
the Historical Society Museum on U.S. 98 N. For information call Mar-
garet at (863) 467-8020, or Belinda at (863) 357-0166.
Family History Center meets from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints; 310 S.W. Sixth St. Anyone
interested in finding who your ancestors are is welcome to attend.
There is Census, IGI (International Genealogical Index), Social Securi-
ty Death Index and military information available. For information, call
Robert Massey at (863) 763-6510.
Prayer Group meets at 10 a.m. at the Community Center located at
412 N.W. Sixth St. For information, call (863) 763-5996.
Christian Fellowship Prayer group meets at 9:30 a.m. at the fel-
lowship hall at 412 N.W. Sixth St. For information, call (863) 763-5996.
ABWA Women of Tomorrow Chapter meets from noon until 1 p.m.
at the Golden Corral Restaurant, 700 S. Parrott Ave. The cost is $6.63
plus tip for lunch. Anyone interested in attending is welcome. For infor-
mation, call Marilyn Rinear at (863) 697-1807.
Travlln' Sams members of the Okeechobee Chapter of Good
Sams meet on the second Friday of each month, with early birds on
Thursday. Call Joan at (863) 876-4596 or Jeanne at (863) 824-0984,
for the next camping site.
Kiwanis Club of Okeechobee will meet from noon until 1 p.m. at
Village Square Restaurant, 301 W. South Park St. All Kiwanis and the
public are welcome. For information, contact Ray Worley at (863) 467-
0985.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly No. 47 will meet from 5 until 6:30 p.m.
at the United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St. Please join us or
ask questions. Call Doris at (863) 467-5206, or Hazel at (863) 763-4923
for information.
Cowboys for Christ will meet at Dunklin Memorial, 407 N.W. Sec-
ond Ave. Everyone is invited. For information, call Mike Fletcher at
(863) 357-6257.
Martha's House Inc. sponsors weekly support groups for women
who are, or have been, affected by domestic violence and abusive
relationships. The support groups are held every Thursday at 6 p.m.
For information call (863) 763-2893, or call Shirlean Graham or Irene
Luck at (863) 763-2893 or (863) 763-0202.
The Social Security Administration Office is open from 9 a.m.
until noon and representatives will be at the One Stop Center, 209 S.W.
Park St., in Okeechobee.
Free Adult Basic Education/GED and English as a second lan-
guage classes are available at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 701
S.W. Sixth St., from 7 until 9 p.m.
The Republican Club will meet at 6:30 p.m. at the Clock Restau-
rant, 1111 S. Parrott Avenue. For information call Melissa Arnold at
(863) 610-2280.
A.A. meeting will be held from noon to 1 p.m. at the First United
Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St. This will be an open meeting.
Narcotics Anonymous meets Thursday nights for a Step Study
meeting at 7 p.m. at the Buckhead Ridge Christian Church, 3 Linda
Road, in Buckhead Ridge. For information, call (863) 634-4780.
Hand & Hand Ministries of Palmdale meets the second Thursday
of each month in the community club house on the corner of Fifth and
Main at 6 p.m. for food and fellowship and gospel music and the word
at 7 p.m. For information call (863) 612-0640.
Okeechobee Main Street's Farmer's Market will be held every
Thursday evening from 4 until 7 p.m. in Flagler Park 3. Any questions
and/or comments can be directed to the Main Street office at (863)
357-MAIN.
Friday
Narcotics Anonymous meets each Friday for an open discussion
meeting at 7 p.m. at the Buckhead Ridge Christian Church, 3 Linda
Road, in Buckhead Ridge. For information, call (863) 634-4780 or
(863) 467-5474.
Tops Take off Pounds Sensibly #669 meets at 9 a.m. at the First
United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St. The public is invited.
Anyone interested in a sensible approach to losing weight and becom-
ing a part of a caring group is welcome to come and see what we are
all about. For information, contact Ollie Morgret at (800) 932-8677.
Highlands Social Dance Club welcomes the public to their dance
every Friday, from 7:00 until 10:00 p.m. at the Sebring Lions Club on
Sebring Parkway, one mile east of U.S. 27 in Sebring. Tickets are $5 for
members and $6 for guests. For information, call (863) 471-0559 or
(863) 385-6671.
A.A. meeting from noon until 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist
Church, 200 N.W. Second St. This is an open meeting.
A.A. meets from 8 until 9 p.m. at the Church of Our Saviour, 200
N.W. Third St. This is an open speaker meeting.
Nar-anonHelps the family of the drug user attain serenity and a
more normal home life, regardless of whether or not he or she has
stopped using. We meet every Friday at 7 p.m. at the Buckhead Ridge
Christian Church, 3 Linda Road For information, call (863) 467-9833.
Saturday
Worship in Song at the Living Word of Faith Church of Okee-
chobee, 1902 S. Parrott Ave., on the second Saturday of the month
beginning at 6 p.m. There is no charge to attend and all Christian
singers and musicians are welcome to take part. For information, con-
tact the church at (863) 763-6869; Pastor Lee Minton at (863) 763-
3373; or, Sister Yvonne Price at (863) 467-6657.
Okeechobee Christian Cycles will meet every Saturday at 7:30
a.m. at the Clock Restaurant, 1111 S. Parrott Ave. A ride will follow a
short business meeting. Anyone is welcome to ride twice before join-
ing. For information, contact: Roland Spencer at (863) 697-2247; Deb-
bie Izzo at (863) 634-6257; or, Holly Stewart at (863) 610-1251.
Teen Talk from 6 until 8 p.m. at the Jesus Holy Ghost Crusade Mis-
sion, 1401 N.E. Park St. Every teen is invited. Topics of education
include: AIDS; free HIV testing; STDs; personal issues; domestic vio-
lence; abstinence; abuse of drugs; sex abuse; plus, educational mate-
rials and prevention tools. Call (863) 634-9340 or (863) 357-6248, for
information.
A.A. meeting from 8 until 9 p.m. at Grace Christian, 701 S. Parrott
Ave. It will be a closed discussion.
The Society of Young Magicians will meet from 10 until 11 a.m. at
the First United Methodist Church in Avon Park. For information, call
Dick Laneau at (863) 467-9540 or (727) 345-4323.
Barnyard Buddies meets from 10 a.m. until noon at the County 4-
H Extension office at 458 U.S. 98 N. Everyone who would like to be
part of the Barnyard Buddies is invited, or you can sign up at the Okee-
chobee County 4-H Extension office Monday through Friday from 8:30
a.m. until 5 p.m. For information, call the extension office at (863) 763-
6469.


he could look at them. Then he
said, "Useless! Useless!"
II Samuel Chapter I verse 27
declares, "How are the mighty
fallen, and the weapons of war
perished?" This mighty dictator
who once owned lavish palaces
and dined with kings was now a
hated man gone from the earth to
answer to the King of Kings. The
law of the harvest is that we will
reap what we sow.
For years we have heard the
song which asks the question,
"Will the circle be unbroken?" Of
course, this means in heaven, but
what about the other circle of
loved ones gone on? I'm referring
to those who followed in the foot-
steps of evil does and specifically


of the two sons of Hussein who
were hunted down and killed like
the animals they had become.
Saddam Hussein was hung a
little before 10 p.m. our time. It
crossed my mind that before mid-
night, he would be united with
these two children he had
fathered and raised. It wouldn't
be a reunion in heaven, but in
hell.
I am not being judgmental.
The Bible tells us that "As the tree
falls, so shall it lie." We can't live
wrong and die right. Don't forget
that "Unto you is born in the City
of David, a savior which is Christ
the Lord."
Rosemary Duvall


Community Events

Library hosting photography display
Learn about the history, science, and art of photography in a dis-
play in the meeting room of the Okeechobee County Public Library,
206 S.W 16th St., Jan. 10-13. The display was prepared by Bobbi
Poole and will include amateur photography done by local photogra-
phers. For information, call Margot Taylor at (863) 763-3536.
Gospel sing features Whaley Family
The Whaley Family will be the guest singers and musicians at a
gospel sing on, Friday, Jan. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at The Believers Fellow-
ship Church, 300 S.W Sixth Ave. For information, call Sister Hampton
at (863) 357-0455.
Agency on Aging committee to meet
The Area Agency on Aging of Palm Beach/Treasure Coast, Inc.
executive committee meeting will be Wednesday, Jan. 10, at the Area
Agency on Aging board room, 1764 N. Congress Ave. in West Palm
Beach. The meeting will begin at 9 a.m. Contracts requiring the
expenditure of funds are a regular agenda item of this meeting. For
information, call Vivian Pfau at (561) 684-5885.
Early learning group plans meeting
Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee
Counties, Inc. will have an Okeechobee County provider meeting
Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 12:30 p.m. at Okeechobee Health Depart-
ment, 1728 N.W. NinthAve.
Healthy Start board will meet
The board of directors of the Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition
will meet Wednesday, Jan. 10, at 11:30 a.m. at 575 S.W. 28 St. in
the New Endeavors School building. The meeting is open to the pub-
lic. The Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition is part of a statewide net-
work of coalitions responsible for planning and implementing servic-
es for pregnant women and infants. The Okeechobee Healthy Start
Coalition is made up of citizens interested in promoting healthy fami-
lies and healthy outcomes for babies in Okeechobee. For informa-
tion, call Kay Begin at (863) 462-5877.
Public meeting on TMDLs slated
The Environmental Protection Agency will be holding a public
meeting to solicit public input concerning setting total maximum
daily loads (TMDL) of nutrients for tributaries leading into Lake Okee-
chobee. The meeting will be held from 9 a.m. until noon on Wednes-
day, Jan. 10, at the Okeechobee Civic Center on U.S. 98 N.
Praise, worship team to appear
Hand & Hand Ministries will meet Thursday, Jan. 11, at 6 p.m. at
the Palmdale Community Center located on the corner of Fifth and
Main in Palmdale, for food and fellowship. At 7 p.m., gospel music
and the word will be presented by Mitchell Wills of LaBelle. Appear-
ing with him will be the Freedom Fellowship Ministries praise and
worship team.
Early learning council will meet
Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee
Counties, Inc. will have an Okeechobee County advisory council
meeting Wednesday, Jan. 10, at noon at the Okeechobee Health
Department, 1728 N.W Ninth Ave.
Singer, songwriter to appear at library
Grammy-nominated Florida singer, songwriter Jeanie Fitchen will
be in concert at the Okeechobee County Library, 206 S.W 16th St., on
Friday, Jan. 12, at 7 p.m, Her program, "A Musical Journey through
Florida," will be a treat for the entire family. This program is spon-
sored by a grant from the Florida Humanities Council. The program is
free and open to the public.
Shared Services panel will meet
The executive roundtable meeting of Shared Services Network of
Okeechobee County will meet Friday, Jan. 12, from 1:30 until 3 p.m.
in the board room of the Okeechobee County School Board office,
700 S.W Second Ave. The topic will be Building Developmental
Assets in Youth. For information call Sharon Vinson at (863) 462-
5000, ext. 257.
Chamber hosting Big Top Extravaganza
The Under the Big Top European Extravaganza, sponsored by the
Okeechobee County Chamber of Commerce, will be at the American
Legion Fairgrounds Jan. 12, 13 and 14. There will be high wire acts,
aerial fantasy, clowns, jugglers, a magic show and an aerial rocket
stars thrill show. Adult, senior and children's advance tickets go on
sale Dec. 6 at the Chamber of Commerce office at 55 S. Parrott Ave.
For information, call the Chamber at (863) 763-6464.
Red Cross offering various classes
The American Red Cross-Okeechobee Branch will be holding an
infant/child CPR class on Wednesday, Jan. 17, from 6 until 8 p.m.; and
an adult CPR class on Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 6 until 8 p.m. To reg-
ister for one of these classes, call (863) 763-2488.
IRCC hosting online safety program
Neil Sindicich, cyber security technician for the Florida Computer
Crime Center, will offer a free Online Family Safety presentation on
Thursday, Jan. 18, from 7 until 8:30 p.m. at The Kight Center on the
Indian River Community College (IRCC) campus in Fort Pierce, 3209
Virginia Ave.
Gospel group to be in concert
The Hyssongs will be presenting a concert of gospel music at Believ-
ers Fellowship Church, 300 S.W. Sixth Ave., on Friday, Jan. 19, at 7 p.m.
VFW hosting garage sale
VFW #9528 in Buckhead Ridge will hold their yearly garage sale
on Friday, Jan. 19, and Saturday, Jan.20, from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. Bring
saleable items to the Post or call (863) 467-2882 or (863) 467-2840 for
pick up.
Benefit shoot slated for Jan.20
A sporting clay fun shoot will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, at Quail
Creek Plantation on S.R. 68 E. five miles east of U.S. 441 N. Pro-
ceeds from the event will go to the Children's Miracle Network. Regis-
tration will begin at 8 a.m. Lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m., and will
be followed by prize giveaways. Shooter spots and sponsorships are
available. For information and fees contact Denise Huggins of the
Children's Miracle Network at (877) 575-5437; or, go online to
www.quailcreekplantation.com. Registration can be done online at
www.shandskids.org. Checks should be made payable to the Chil-
dren's Miracle Network and mailed to P.O. Box 206, Okeechobee, Fl.,
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The Okeechobee News, Wednesday, January 10, 2007 SPORTS 5


Brahman rodeo team scores again


The Okeechobee High School
rodeo team traveled to Davie last
weekend to compete at the Davie
high school rodeo. They brought
back one championship and fin-
ished high in many of the events.
Chasey Bass brought another
saddle bronc championship back
to Okeechobee.
Breanne Lee took second in
breakaway, with Maci Culligan
placing eighth in the same event.
Jacoby Johns placed second
in bareback competition.
Newt Mattson took fourth in
bull riding.
In team roping JR Gomez and
Hilliard Gopher placed fourth.
Shelby Carden and Breanne Lee
took fifth place in the same event.
The team now has eight
rodeos behind them and 10
remaining before State Finals in
June. The leader board can
change drastically from rodeo to
rodeo. Currently Okeechobee
team members are ranked as fol-
lows:
Barrels: Jessica Ziglar-eighth;
Justina Stokes-13th.
Pole Bending: Jessica Ziglar-
fifth; Shelby Carden-14th; Bre-
anne Lee-23rd.
Breakaway: Breanne Lee-
11th; Jessica Ziglar-20th; Maci
Culligan-24th; and Shelby Car-
den-28th.
Goat tying: Shelby Carden-
18th and Jessie Cofield-22nd.


Submitted to Okeechobee News/
Darlene Bass
Chasey Bass brought home
another championship in
saddle bronc competition at
the Davie high school rodeo.
Bareback:Jacoby Johns-sec-
ond.
Saddle Bronc: Chasey Bass
tied for first.
Bull riding: Newt Mattson-
third; Logan Coker-ninth and
Sydney Barber-19th.
Calf roping: Nick Mazzilli-sev-
enth and Hilliard Gopher-21st.
Team roping: JR Gomez and
Hilliard Gopher-fourth and Shel-
by Carden and Breanne Lee-19th.
The team's next rodeo will be
here in Okeechobee on Jan. 27,
starting at 10 a.m. There is no
admission charge.
Right now the plans are to
have the rodeo at the Cattlemen's
Arena on Hwy. 441 North across


Breanne Lee placed second
in breakaway competition at
the high school rodeo held
in Davie last weekend.
from Raulerson Hospital.
The remainder of the high
school rodeo schedule is:
Jan. 27-Okeechobee; Jan. 28-
Cutting only-Adams Ranch
between Okeechobee and Ft.
Pierce; Feb. 16, 17 and 18-Jack-
sonville (Tri-state with Ga., Ala.,
S.C. and Fla.); Feb. 23 and 24-
Ocala; March 10 and 11-Pierson;
March 24 and 25-Lakeland; April
7-Green Cove Springs; April 21
and 22-Live Oak; April 28 and 29-
Williston and June 7-10-STATE
FINALS-Silver Spurs Arena,
Kissimmee.
For information about the
team contact Darlene Bass at
(863) 634-5815.


OHS Winter Sports Schedules


Brahmans wrestling
(Brahman and Lady Brahman
teams)
Jan. 10: Ft. Pierce Central
Tournament (JV) at OHS 7 p.m.
Jan. 13: Martin County Dual
Tournament at MCHS 10 a.m.
Jan. 13: Harmony Girls' Tour-
nament at Kissimmee 10 a.m.
Jan. 20: Treasure Lake Con-
'ference at OHS 10a.m.
Jan. 25: Vero Beach Dual at
VBHS -7 p.m.
Jan. 27: Polk County Tourna-
ment at PCHS in Lakeland 10
a.m.
Jan. 27: Girls State Tourna-
ment at Kissimmee 10 a.m.
** Jan. 31: Treasure Coast
Dual at OHS 7 p.m.
Feb. 3: District Tournament at
South Fork 10 a.m.
Feb. 9-10: Regional Tourna-
ment-Palm Bay noon
Feb. 14-18: State Tournament-
Lakeland noon
**Parent and Senior Night

Lady Brahmans
basketball
(JV times are first followed by
varsity times)
Jan. 12: at Inlet Grove-JFK
Middle School- 6 p.m.


Jan. 16: vs. Clewiston 5:30/7
p.m.
Jan. 18: at Glades Central -
5:30/7 p.m.
Jan. 22: at Lake Placid 5:30/7
p.m.
Jan. 23: Treasure Lake Con-
ference Championship TBA
Jan. 25: at @ Centennial -
5:30/7 p.m.
Jan. 30: District tournament
at Forest Hill 4/5:30/7 p.m.
Jan. 31: District tournament-
at Forest Hill 7 p.m.
Feb. 3: Championship round
of Districts at Forest Hill 7 p.m.

Boys basketball
(Times are listed as -fresh-
men, junior varsity and varsity)
Jan. 11: vs. Lake Placid -
6/7:30 p.m.
Jan. 13: at John Carroll -
5:30/7 p.m.
Jan. 16: at Forest Hill -
4:30/6/7:30 p.m.
Jan. 19: vs. Glades Central -
4:30/6/7:30 p.m.
Jan. 23: vs. Lincoln Park -
4:30/6/7:30 p.m.
Jan. 26: vs. Glades Day -
6/7:30 p.m.
Jan. 30: Treasure Lake Con-
ference Tournament home -
6/7:30 p.m.


Feb. 1: vs. St. Edwards (senior
night) 4:30/6/7:30 p.m.
Feb. 5-10: District Tourna-
ment at Jensen Beach TBA
Feb. 15-24: Regionals TBA
Feb. 28-Mar. 3: State Finals in
Lakeland TBA


Jacoby Johns of the Okee-
chobee High School rodeo
team finished in second
place in bareback competi-
tion at the Davie high school
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6 LIFESTYLES The Okeechobee News, Wednesday, January 10,2007


Hunt named

Red Cross

chief officer
Appointment
follows 10 years
of dedicated service
PALM BEACH The Greater
Palm Beach Area Chapter of the
American Red ..
Cross
announces that
J.B. Hunt is the
chapter's new
chief executive
officer, effective
immediately.
She will oversee
the four coun-
ties within the J.B.
chapter's con-
fines, including Hunt
Glades, Hendry,
Okeechobee and Palm Beach.
"We are pleased to have some-
one on board who knows our
community and our chapter so
well," says Robert Dillingham,
Chapter Chairman. "She has
worked closely with us for the past
three years, and we look forward to
her leadership."
Hunt has an extensive history
with the Red Cross. After joining
the organization in 1996, she
gained knowledge through CPR
and First Aid courses, and worked
her way up to an elected official
with the Florida Voluntary Organi-
zations Active in Disaster (VOAD).
During her tenure, she coordinated
with other statewide agencies to
enhance disaster responses during
numerous tropical storms and hur-
ricanes. From 2003-2006, Mrs. Hunt
participated in the Florida VOAD as
state Red Cross liaison, represent-
ing all 20 chapters, and providing
vital information to state and feder-
al agencies and non-profit organi-
zations responding to the 2004 and
2005 hurricanes.
Her work brought her to Palm
Beach when she was named chap-
ter solutions manager for the Amer-
ican Red Cross National Headquar-
ters. She partnered with the Greater
Palm Beach Area Chapter and oth-
ers, supporting chapter staff and
volunteers through hurricane
responses, expansion of Health
and Safety programs and volunteer
development.
Hunt helped rewrite training
courses and became sought after
as an expert presenter at various
American Red Cross conferences
and training meetings.
"My life is typical of that of many
Americans, with the Red Cross
woven throughout generations,
and throughout stages of my own
history," says Hunt. "I have had
many opportunities to get to know
the board, volunteers and staff at
this chapter, and I am looking for-
ward to diligently responding to the
needs of this community."
In addition to her above posi-
tions, Hunt is also an experienced
disaster responder, and assisted
those displaced in Florida by the rav-
aging hurricane seasons in 2004 and
2005. She also responded in New
York City in the aftermath of 9/11.
In 2003, she received the Partner-
ship Award from the American Red
Cross of Greater Miami & the Keys
for her services in the Stockings for
the Troops program, which provid-
ed holiday packages for thousands
of service members overseas.
About the Red Cross
The American Red Cross is a
humanitarian organization led by
volunteers who provide relief to vic-'
tims of disaster and help people
prevent, prepare for and respond to
emergencies. For more than 80
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Okeechobee and Palm Beach
Counties, has been providing shel-
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CPR, AIDS Prevention and Water
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A heartfelt thank you
The family of Barney Durbin
would like to express a heartfelt
thank you to the wonderful peo-
ple of Okeechobee. We thank you
for your prayers and support dur-
ing Barney's illness, as well as
your support during our time of
loss.
Thank you
The Osceola Middle School


Submitted photo

Thank you Okeechobee
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and Maureen Burroughs, owners of Syble's, provided the space needed by My
Aunt's House "The Closet" to distribute Santa's gifts to children of Okeechobee.
With the help from many sponsors: Toys for Tots and Children's House Society, My
Aunt's House provided Christmas to 289 Okeechobee children. We want to send a
special thank you to everyone who sponsored a childrenn, or a family, who donated
gifts, or provided money to purchase gifts for children who did not have a sponsor.
Standing among the donated toys are: (front to back) Judy Watts, Reba Folsom and
Maureen Burroughs. My Aunt's House's volunteers not pictured are Janet Berry and
Anna Adamo.


Submitted photo/Rick and Letta Jordan
Happy 83rd birthday
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reception to celebrate her 83rd birthday on Jan. 14, at the home of Rick and Letta Jordan
from 2 until 4 p.m. For information and directions, call (863) 763-7257. The family requests
no gifts but appreciates your presence to celebrate this special occasion. Wishing great-
grandma a happy birthday are her three great-granddaughters, Taylor, Kloie and Alex Jordan.


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Adult and student artists are
invited to enter the 2007 Top of
the Lake Art Fest contest, pre-
sented by Okeechobee Main
Street, Inc. Top of the Lake Art
Fest is a two-day show Saturday
and Sunday, Feb. 24 & 25, 2007.
This event is a Juried Fine Art
Show which will be held in beau-
tiful Flagler Park, located in the
heart of the City of Okeechobee.
There will be a variety of fine arts
shown and for purchase. Also
included both days will be a vari-
ety of entertainment, art demon-
strations, children art activities
and food.
The purpose of this art fest to
bring talented fine artists to our
community, as well as showcase
our local and student artists.
There are three competitions
for Top of the Lake Art Fest.
The Juried Fine Art Booth
Division Deadline: Jan. 26,2007
The Adult Competition for
the Gallery Tent Exhibit Dead-
line: Jan. 31,2007
The local Student Contest
for the Student Gallery Tent
Exhibit Deadline: Feb. 3,2007
Applications and Rules for all
three competitions are available
at the Okeechobee Mainstreet
Office located at 111 N.E. Second
Street and also on our website:
www.mainstreetokeechobee.co
m. Student applications will also
be available at all schools. If you
have any questions, please call
(863) 357-MAIN.
Top of the Lake Art Fest is sup-
ported and sponsored by Florida
Arts & Culture Division of Cul-
tural Affairs, National Endow-
ment for the Arts, and Tourist
Development Council of Okee-
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Wedding announcement
Malinda Faye Belleville and the Reverend Kevin B. Kier-
stead announce the occasion of their wedding on Jan. 20,
at 10 a.m., at the Abundant Blessing Assembly of God
4550 U.S. 441 N. A covered dish reception will follow at
The Gathering 1735 S.W. 24th Avenue. Instead of gifts the
couple has requested each guest to provide a dish to
share for the reception. Please RSVP to (863) 634-7863.


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tax law provisions. The IRS will
do everything it can to minimize
the impact on taxpayers."
This week, the agency is
sending 17 million 1040 tax
packages for 2006 to taxpayers
who have previously filed paper
returns. The number of paper
tax booklets being mailed to
Americans continues to decline
as more people opt for electron-
ic filing. The IRS expects to
process about 136 million indi-
vidual tax returns for 2006, with
more than half of those filed
electronically.
Among the major changes
taking place this year:
Telephone Excise
Tax Refund
Individual taxpayers will be
able to request a refund if they
paid the federal excise tax on
long-distance or bundled serv-
ice. The government stopped
collecting the federal excise tax
on long-distance service in
August and announced plans to
provide refunds of these taxes
billed after Feb. 28, 2003, and
before Aug. 1, 2006. More than
146 million individual taxpayers
are expected to request the
refund.
To request the refunds, tax-
payers have several options:
Individual taxpayers can
request the refund by using the
standard amounts, which are
based on the total number of
exemptions claimed on the 2006
federal income tax return.
Choosing the standard amount
saves taxpayers the time and
trouble of digging through 41
months of old phone bills. The
standard amounts are $30 for a
person filing a return with one
exemption, $40 for two exemp-
tions, $50 for three exemptions
and $60 for four or more exemp-
tions. For example, a married
couple filing a joint return with
two dependent children (for a
total of four exemptions) will be
eligible for the maximum stan-
dard amount of $60. To get the
standard amount, eligible indi-
vidual taxpayers will fill out an
additional line on their regular
2006 1040 return. (Line 71 on
Form 1040; Line 42 on Form
1040A; Line 9 on Form 1040EZ.)
Alternatively, individual tax-
payers who want to request a
refund of the actual amount of
tax paid should figure that
amount using Form 8913 and
report it on their income tax
return.
Businesses and tax-exempt
organizations can also request a
refund under a different proce-
dure; more information is avail-
able at IRS.gov.
New 1040EZ-T Form
For people who don't need to
file a regular tax return, the IRS
has developed a special, shorter
form to allow them to request
the telephone refund. Copies of
the Form 1040EZ-T will be avail-
able on IRS.gov, over the phone
and at a variety of other loca-
tions. The IRS encourages peo-
ple who qualify for the 1040EZ-T
to file electronically through the
Free File program, which will be
available for free beginning later
this month. More than 10 million
taxpayers who aren't normally
required to file a tax return may
be able to use this new form.
Taxpayers can either claim the
standard amount on this form or
attach a Form 8913 to claim
actual amounts.
Recent Tax
Law Enactments
The IRS is taking a number of
steps to help taxpayers get the
information they need to take
advantage of tax law provisions
enacted in December after IRS
forms went to print.


This new legislation affects a
number of areas of tax law, but
the most significant effect on
individual taxpayers involves the
deductions for state and local
sales tax, higher education
tuition and fees, and educator
expenses.
Taxpayers can visit IRS.gov
for updated information on the
late legislation. The IRS will con-
duct a special mailing of Publica-
tion 600, which will include the
state and local sales tax tables


ng seas'
and instructions for claiming the
sales tax deduction on Schedule
A (Form 1040), to 6 million tax-
payers who also receive the 2006
Form 1040 package this month.
For taxpayers using a paper
Form 1040, they will have to fol-
low special instructions if they
are claiming any of the three
deductions. The key paper 1040
Forms went to print in Novem-
ber, so taxpayers will have to
make special notations to claim
the deductions if they use these
paper forms. Specific details are
available on IRS.gov. For people
using IRS e-file or Free File, tax
software will be updated to
include the three key tax provi-
sions, and e-file will get the
refunds to taxpayers faster than
paper returns.
"As we always do, we encour-
age taxpayers who think they
may claim these deductions to
file electronically," Everson said.
"They will get their refunds
faster through e-file. Even more
importantly, e-file will greatly
reduce the chances for making
an error compared to claiming
the deductions on the paper
1040."
The IRS will not be able to
process tax returns claiming any
extender-related deductions
until early February. All other
returns can be filed and
processed as normal. Whether
claiming an extender provision
or not, the IRS notes that using
IRS e-file is the most accurate to
file any return and the quickest
way for taxpayers to receive their
refunds. Based on filings last
year, only about 930,000 tax
returns claimed any of the three
extender provisions by Feb. 1.
New Split Refund Option. For
the first time, taxpayers can split
their refunds among up to three
accounts held by up to three dif-
ferent U.S. financial institutions,
such as banks, mutual funds,
brokerage firms or credit unions.
To split their direct-deposit
refunds among two or three dif-
ferent accounts or financial insti-
tutions, taxpayers should com-
plete the new Form 8888, Direct
Deposit of Refund to More Than
One Account. Taxpayers can
also continue to use the direct
deposit line on the Forms 1040
to electronically send their
refunds to one account.
Free File Improvements


The free electronic filing pro-
gram begins later this month fea-
turing improvements to benefit
the 93 million taxpayers 70
percent of all taxpayers who
qualify for the program. Free
File, a partnership between the
IRS and the private sector Free
File Alliance, is available for tax-
payers who earn $52,000 or less.
This year, the program features
an agreement by private sector
partners to remove Refund
Anticipation Loans (RALs) as
well as other ancillary offerings
from the program.
IRS.gov, E-file
Helps Taxpayers
Given the large number of
changes this year, there are sev-
eral easy options for taxpayers to
turn to for help. IRS.gov will
have information on all the tax
changes and new features this
year. Key features include:
1040 Central. This is a one-
stop online shop for people
hunting key forms, looking for
what's new in the tax code and
answers to frequently asked
questions.
Where's My Refund? Once
taxpayers file their tax return,
they can track their refund


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through the online tool
"Where's My Refund?" at
IRS.gov. Taxpayers will need
some of the exact information
from their tax return in order to
use the tool. Access this secure
Web site to find out if the IRS has
processed the tax return and
sent the refund.
Filing electronically will pre-
vent problems for many taxpay-
ers sorting through this year's
changes. With IRS e-file, taxpay-


ers can get their refunds in half
the time of filing a paper tax
return and receiving a refund
check, even faster with direct
deposit. IRS computers also
quickly and automatically check
for errors or other missing infor-
mation, making e-filed returns
more accurate and reducing the
chance of getting an error letter
from the IRS.
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Wall named 'Woman of the year in agriculture'


TALLAHASSEE Florida
Agriculture Commissioner
Charles H. Bronson has
announced that Iris Pollock Wall
of Indiantown has been selected
to receive the "Woman of the
Year in Agriculture" award for
2006.
"Iris Wall is a lifelong cattle-
woman and rancher and a tal-
ented businesswoman," Bron-
son said. "She is a living
representative of the history of
agriculture in our state. She
spent her youth cowhunting,
and over the years established a
number of successful business-
es and became a leader in her
community and her industry."
The award, now in its 22nd
year, recognizes women who
have made outstanding contri-
butions to Florida agriculture. It
is sponsored by the Florida
Department of Agriculture and
Consumer Services and the
Florida State Fair Authority.
Bronson is scheduled to present
the award to Wall on Feb. 8 dur-
ing the opening-day luncheon at
the Florida State Fair in Tampa.
Tickets for the event are avail-
able by calling the fairgrounds at
1-800-345-3247.
A fifth-generation Floridian,
Iris was born in 1929 in
Indiantown. She spent most of
her childhood on the back of a


horse, cowhunting with her
father or just riding for the fun of
it. During the 1940s, when the
screw worm was at its worst,
she rode every day, roping her
family's cows and calves and
"doctoring" them with medicine
she carried in her saddlebags.
In 1948, she married Homer
Wall, her high school sweet-
heart, and they started a family,
which eventually grew to
include three daughters. Today,
Iris owns a sprawling ranch and
six lumberyards, but she and
Homer started with nothing
except an eagerness to work.
They began their life together in
the Everglades, hunting alliga-
tors and cutting fence posts.
They made their living fencing
other people's ranches, living
frugally and putting money aside
to buy their own land.
They were soon able to start a
small cattle and timber opera-
tion, High Horse Ranch, located
just outside of Indiantown. Over
the years it grew and prospered.
Iris has always been a. good
steward of her land and has
worked with her local forest
service, water districts, county
extension office, and farm serv-
ice agency to ensure the best
management of the ranch's
resources. She still rides through
the pastures and hammocks


almost daily and offers tours to
school and civic groups. The
tours often include a big barbe-
cue and lots of storytelling about
Florida in the old days.
Iris and Homer got into the
lumber business in 1962, when
they partnered with their friends
Jack and Fay Williamson to open
W&W Lumber in Indiantown.
After three years the
Williamsons sold the Walls their
half of the business. W&W Lum-
ber thrived, and today it has
expanded to include locations in
West Palm Beach, Jensen
Beach, Okeechobee, Lake
Placid and Sebring.
A ranch and a flourishing
lumber business might be
enough to keep most people
busy-but not Iris. In the early
1970s, Homer and Iris pur-
chased and restored the historic
Seminole Inn, where her mother
once worked as a cook. The inn
was built in 1926 by S. Davie
Warfield, a Baltimore financier
who dreamed of turning
Indiantown into a railroad hub
until his plans were dashed by
the Great Depression. The inn is
one of the few reminders of
Indiantown's boom years in the
twenties, and Iris and Homer
intended their careful restora-
tion of the landmark to be their
gift to the city. Today, the inn is


filled with period antiques and
serves authentic Southern food
in its dining room. It was recent-
ly named one of Florida's top 20
inns by the St. Petersburg Times,
and is listed on the National Reg-
ister of Historic Places.
Preserving the best of "old
Florida" is a passion for Iris. She
serves on the board of the Flori-
da Cracker Cattle Association
and the Florida Cracker Horse
Association, and is dedicated to
conserving these rare old breeds
as living links to Florida's histo-
ry. She often hosts the Cracker
Horse Association's annual
meetings at High Horse Ranch,
treating everyone involved, her
friend Nelson Bailey says, "to
generous helpings of genuine
old-style Southern hospitality
and food." Iris keeps a herd of
Cracker cattle on the ranch and
still rides a Cracker horse.
Iris is also an active member
of the Florida Cracker Trail Asso-
ciation, a non-profit dedicated to
preserving Florida's cattle and
horse heritage and to providing
an east-west greenway from
Bradenton to Fort Pierce. Each
February she participates in the
group's annual cross-state
horseback and wagon ride,
telling stories around the camp-
fire about her cowhunting days
and helping to keep Florida's


history alive. As her friend David
Reed, president of the Cracker
Trail Association, says, "With a
gentle ease, she delivers us into
the old world of woods, cows,
camps, rare nights in town, and
long, lonely months on the
prairie. Were it not for the partic-
ipation of people like Miss Iris,
who actually lived the life grow-
ing up, it would be far more diffi-
cult, if not impossible, to pro-
mote our purpose."
Iris took part in the Great
Florida Cattle Drive of 1995,
which celebrated Florida's 150th
year of statehood. She was part
of a group of cattle ranchers,
farmers, and historians who
drove 1,000 head of Cracker cat-
tle across the state in a historical
reenactment of Florida's 19th
century cattle drives. In 2006, Iris
helped to organize a second cat-
tle drive, this time to benefit the
Florida Agricultural Museum,
and she rode again, at the age of
77, accompanied by family and
friends.
Iris is a member of the Florida


Cattlemen's Association and the
National Cattlemen's Associa-
tion. She was recently elected to
the board of the Martin County
Farm Bureau and has been
inducted into the Florida Cracker
Hall of Fame.
Iris Pollock Wall lives in
Indiantown, where her authen-
tic Cracker tales have put her
much in demand as a speaker
and storyteller. Her beloved hus-
band, Homer, died in 1994, but
she is surrounded by her chil-
dren, grandchildren, great
grandchildren, and many
friends. Today, her daughters
and sons-in-law manage the
family lumberyards and the inn,
which is just wonderful, Iris
says. The arrangement leaves
her with plenty of time to devote
to her first love; High Horse
Ranch.
For more information about
the Woman of the Year in Agri-
culture Award, visit:
http://www.florida-
agriculture.com/agwoman/inde
x/htm


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through Thursday, Jan. 11, are as
follows:
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ness" (PG-13) Showtimes: Friday
at 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday and Sun-
day at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Mon-
day at 3 and 7 p.m. Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday at 2,
4:15,7 and9 p.m.
Theatre II "Holiday" (PG-13}
Showtimes: Friday at 7 and 9:15
p.m. Saturday and Sunday at 2,
4:15, 7 and 9:20 p.m. Monday at 3
and 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday
and Thursday at 2, 4:15, 7 and
9:20 p.m.
Theatre IIIl "Night at the
Museum"(PG) Showtimes: Friday
at 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday and Sun-
day at 2, 4:15, 7 and 9 p.m. Mon-
day at 3 and 7 p.m. Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday at 2,
4:15,7 and 9 p.m.
Tickets are $5.50 for adults;
children 12 and under are $4.50;
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CAMERA, on Sat., 12/30 at
Sports Complex. Call to iden-
tify. (863)634-6949

CAMERA CASE, Grayish color
w/2 Camera's inside. Lost on
12/24 in area of Micco Bluff &
Hwy. 98. (321)639-7456
CAT, Female, brown tabby
mix, white chest & paws, de-
clawed, has microchip, vic.
of SW sec. of 7th Ave, 15th
St. (863)467-2086 or
(863)447-1361 REWARD!!!
CAT- Female, White w/brown
spots. Vic. of R Bar Estates.
Around Christmas. Please
call (863)610-1750
CHIHUAHUA, Male lost in vic.
of McDonald's on Hwy. 70.
Dearly missed. Reward! PIs.
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DOBERMAN'S- 2, Male & fe-
male Black & tan. 1/6/07.
Vic. Hwy 29 S. LaBelle.
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Department of Housing

The Seminole Tribe of Florida Department of
Housing is accepting resumes for the position of
Housing Services Manager, serving the Big Cy-
press and Immokalee Reservations, Naples
Community and other local off-reservation area.
The position will be located at the Big Cypress
Indian Reservation.
This position is responsible for managing a Hous-
ing Services Office for the above-referenced res-
ervation and off-reservation region; leading and
managing an efficient and effective Housing Ser-
vices Office; providing guidance to the Housing
Services team in the provision of excellent mem-
ber care balanced with the application of housing
policy; holding team accountable to quality and
service standards; and engendering positive
working relationships with other Tribal employ-
ees and members of the Tribal community.
Minimum Requirements: Bachelor's degree (pref-
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ban Development or related field) with at least 3
years of progressive experience successfully
managing people and housing services activities
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understanding of housing services, policy and fi-
nancial concepts related to housing; proficient
use of Microsoft Word and Excel; and proficient
public relations, speaking and writing skills.
Applicants of good standing that meet the mini-
mum position requirements above may submit a
cover letter in their own writing with resume re-
flecting their broad experience in housing, by
mail or email, to the attention of:
James Oleksak, Assistant Director
Member Care & Asset Management
Department of Housing
Seminole Tribe of Florida
6300 Stirling Rd.
Hollywood, FL 33024
jamesoleksak@semtribe.com
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IMMEDIATE OPENING
POLICE OFFICERS)
The City of Okeechobee is now
accepting applications for Police
Officers(s). Florida Certified preferred.
Application packets are available online
at: www.cityofokeechobee.com or by
contacting the Clerk's Office at
City Hall, Office of the City Clerk,
55 SE 3rd Avenue, Okeechobee, FL
34974, (863)763-3372 x 215.
Applications must be returned by
3:00 p.m., Thursday, January 25, 2007.
Drug Free Workplace. EEO.
Lane Gamiotea, CMC, City Clerk/
Personnel Administrator.







LPN or

Medical Assistant

Water's Edge Dermatology
Fax Resume to 863.467.1919


CERTIFIED FIRE FIGHTERS)
The City of Okeechobee
is now accepting
applications for
Certified Fire Fighter(s).
Application packets are
available online at
www.cityofokeechobee.com
or by contacting
the Clerk's Office at:
City Hall
Office of the City Clerk
55 SE 3rd Avenue
Okeechobee, FL 34974
(863)763-3372 x 215
Applications must be
returned by 3:00 p.m.
Friday, January 19, 2007.
Drug Free Workplace. EEO.
Lane Gamiotea, CMC
City Clerk/
Personnel Administrator


EXPERIENCED COOK
($15.00 HR. TO START)
SERVERS
(AM/PM SHIFT)

HOSTESS

BUFFETATTENDANT

BUS PERSON

For Busy Restaurant
Apply Within
1111 S.Parrot Ave.

Manager for established Flea
Market. Must be experienced
in sales and possess excellent
communication skills. Com-
puter literate. Min. 5 years
management experience. Year
round, full time, benefits. Drug
free work environment. Fax
resume and salary require-
ments to 863-763-7874.
NEEDED:
Energetic, self-motivated
person who loves children to
work for busy Childcare
Center. 863-467-5588
OFFICE WORK, sales & mar-
keting. Books and Micro-
soft Office required. CEECO,
Okeechobee 863-357-0798
RANCH WORKER NEEDED
Full Time, Weekly Pay.
Call Dave @ (863)634-1118
Royal Concrete Concepts,
Inc., is looking for Exp.
Welders & Fabricators for
our Okeechobee Plant.
Contact Wayne at
(561)248-4050 for details
SALES CONSULTANT
Auto Sales Exp. Required,
Good Commission Pay Plan,
Ford Dealer
Okeechobee Motor Co.
(863)763-2121


YARD MANAGER
Now hiring a Bi-Lingual
manager that is capable
.and talented. This
position is for "hands on"
management of day
to day operations of a
large concrete products
manufacturer located
in Okeechobee, Florida.
Experience with
inventory, distribution,
mobile equipment and
yard operations a plus
but not a requirement.
Starting compensation
of $45,000. or more
depending on ability.
Includes health
insurance, 401k and
other benefits.
Please send resume
via fax 772-221-9690
ore-mail
tjohnsonmrooflile.com
only.



CASE MANAGER, Part Time
for Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Must have Bachelors degree.
Please fax resume to:
Melodee @772-466-5951
meldaniello@bellsouth.net
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WOULD YOU LIKE
SOME HELP?
Keeping You Independent
with Dignity & Respect.
CNA as needed.
Call Fran at (863)467-5207



$2,900 WEEKLY guaranteed!
Address letters for extra in-
come. No experience neces-
sary. Free information. Start
immediately! Write: A&G
PUBLICATIONS, 2370-G Hill-
crest Rd. #147-H, Mobile,
AL 36695.
ALL CASH CANDY ROUTE Do
you earn $800/day? 30 Ma-
chines, Free Candy All for
$9,995. (888)629-9968
B02000033. CALL US: We
will not be undersold!
CLASS-A CDL DRIVERS- Now
Hiring OTR & Local Drivers-
New Equipment; Great Bene-
fits; Premium Pay Package.
Call Oakley Transport,
(877)882-6537.
DRIVER: YOU WANT IT, WE
HAVE ITI Solo, teams, owner
operators, company drivers,
students, recent grads, re-
gional, dedicated, long haul.
Van, flatbed. Must be 21.
CRST Career Center.
(800)940-2778, www.drive-
orcrst.com.


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)ITC Inc
SllHuetMIPllmemssio0mai Ilil
Owner, Tel Bass
Interior and Exterior Old & New
Okeechobee, FL
l \r IPh. (863) 763-1418 Cell Ph. (863) 261-3536
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VERY SUCCESSFUL FLEA
MARKET BUSINESS IN
OKEECHOBEE- tools, shop
equip, electronics etc. Call
(561)676-0427

Services



Babysitting 405
Child Care Needed 410
Child Care Offered415
Instruction 420
Services Offered 425
Insurance 430
Medical Services435



$500 POLICE IMPOUNDS
Cars from $500! Tax Repos,
US Marshall and IRS sales!
Cars, Trucks, SUV's, Toyo-
ta's, Honda's, Chevy's &
more! For Listings Call
(800)425-1730 x2384.

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Driver-ASAP
36-43cpm/$1.20pm + Sign
On Bonus $0 Lease NEW
Trucks CDL-A + 3 mos OTR
(800)635-8669.
Drivers -Car hauling career.
GREAT HOME TIME! Excep-
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Training! Min. 1 yr. Class-A
CDL exp. req. THE WAG-
GONERS TRUCKING
(912)571-9668 OR
866)413-3074.
Earn Up to $550 WEEKLY
Working through the govern-
ment PT No Experience. Call
Today!! (800)488-2921 Ask
for Department W21.
Post Office Now Hiring. Avg.
Pay $20/hour or $57K annu-
ally including Federal Bene-
fits and OT. (800)709-9754
USWA Ref #P5799 Ex-
am/Fee Req.
Vending Route: Professional
Equipment & Support. All
Brands, All Sizes. Drinks &
Snacks, Healthy .& Energy
D r,.,s, too! Financing
Available w/ $6,500 Down.
V11877)843-8726, Local.
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for high paying Aviation
Maintenance Career. FAA ap-
proved program. Financial
aid if qualified Job place-
ment assistance. CALL Avia-
tion Institute of Maintenance
(888)349-5387.
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Business
Opportunities 305
Money Lenders 310
Tax Preparation 315




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Your next Job could be In
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PAULINE'S
CLEANING
SERVICE
Residential &
Commercial
(863)467-6379


RON-DEES
Pressure Washing &
Minor repairs.
Roof coating, Repairto
Mobile Homes & more.
No job to big or small. Free
estimates. 863-467-2917
Lic. #2349 & # 5698



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ships? Answer pg 446 Buy
and Read Dianetics by L.
Ron Hubbard Send $8.00 to:
Hubbard Dianetics Founda-
tion, 3102 N. Habana Ave.,
Tampa FL 33607
(813)872-0722.


PHOTO ID CARDS
Elliott's Quik Foto
419 W.S. Park
Call (863)763-5553


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BAR & GRILL

,08er Now opeN
0 lWe meomkspios

World Fahour
Broastsed Chicken
(863) 467-8232
6315 US Hwy.441 S.E.



JACK'S TOP SOIL
Fill Dirt/Shell Rock
& Bob Cat work.
Call 863-467-4734


JOHN'S TOWING
Now has a 50 Ton Landoll
with a 20,000 lb. winch.
Great for moving equipment,
containers & large sheds.
Call 863-763-7976

Merchandise



Air Conditioners 505
Antiques 510
Appliances 515
Appliance Parts 520
Beauty Supplies 525
Bicycles 530
Books & Magazines 535
Building Materials540
Business Equipment 545
Carpets/Rugs 550
Children's Items 555
China, Glassware, Etc. 560
Clothing 565
Coins/Stamps 570
Collectibles 575
Computer/Video 580
Crafts/Supplies 585
Cruises 590
Drapes, Linens & Fabrics 595
Fireplace Fixture 600
Firewood 605
Furniture 610
Furs 615
Health & Reducing
Equipment 620
Heating Equipment/
Supplies 625
Household Items 630
Jewelry 635
Lamps/Lights 640
Luggage 645
Medical Items 650
Miscellaneous 655
Musical Instruments 660
Office Supplies/
Equipment 665
Pets/Supplies/
Services 670
Photography 675
Plumbing Supplies 680
Pools & Supplies 685
Restaurant
Equipment 690
Satellite 695
Sewing Machines 700
Sporting Goods 705
Stereo Equipment 710
Television/Radio 715
Tickets 720
Tools 725
Toys & Games 730
VCRs 735
Wanted to Buy 710




AC W/HEAT- Central package
unit, 3.5 ton, York, never in-
stalled, $1500.
(561)447-6538
AIR COND- 4 ton, wall mount,
CA/Heat, Ser 11 efficiency -
rating, $550 (863)447-2130
COLEMAN- '01, Off 2400 ft.
Mobile Home, 5 ton, works
great, $500 (863)763-7831
Heating & Air Unit, outdoor,
Carrier, 3 ton, good working
condition, $600.
(317)446-1469


DEEP FREEZER, Frigidaire,
small, white, $75 firm.
(863)357-5773
DISHWASHER, Kenmore,
bisque color, $125.
863-634-7883
DISHWASHER GE, White, Like
new! $125. (863)763-2747
DRYER: GE, Only 1 yr old,
very good condition. Asking
$150. (863)675-3793


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MINK JACKET, Crimson Red,
purchased in '04, worn
twice, have receipt. $2500
(863)763-3302
WEDDING GOWN, Ivory, floor
length, off shoulders, size 8,
cleaned & preserved. $300
(863)634-9674


ELVIS PHOTOS (7), Private
collection, of last concert in
Lexington, KY in 1977.
$350/all (863)763-3302
ELVIS RECORD & SOUVENIR
COLLECTION: Approx. 44 yrs.
old. Rare items. $1000 all or
best offer. 863-824-3358
HUMMEL COLLECTION, 8
pcs. purchased in Germany,
$695 or best offer.
(863)357-3639


ISpecial Notice


DRYER: Kenmore, used but
works great! $50.
863-673-2284
DRYER, we are relocating and
will be selling our belong-
ings, $250. (863)983-8874
FLAVOR WAVE OVEN: Very
good condition. As Seen On
TV. $50. (863)675-3401
MICROWAVE w/ cart $20,
will sell separate
(863)763-3982
RANGE, GE: Electric. Like
new. Only used twice. $200.
(863)763-2747
REFRIGERATOR- Frigidaire,
side by side, water /ice in
door, runs perfect, $250
(863)610-1276
REFRIGERATOR: GE, like new,
free delivery. $95. Call
863-675-8937.
ROPER DRYER- like new con-
dition, asking $180
(863)763-8522
STOVE, Kenmore, bisque col-
or, flat top, $200.
(863)634-7883
WASHER & DRYER- $160 or
will separate (239)245-0527
WASHER & DRYER, Kenmore,
matching set, electric. $300
(863)675-6630
WASHER & DRYER- Works
great, $100 for both or will
sell separate (863)634-1664
WASHER/DRYER COMBO
UNIT: Combomatic 6200,
Energy Splendid. $175.
863-673-2284



MICROWAVE, Samsung,
1.1kw, exc. cond. $20
(863)467-8681


BICYCLES, 12 speed Mon-
goose mountain & BMX type
80 will sep. (863)467-2573
BOYS BIKES (2) 20", NEXT,
like new, asking $70 for both
or will sell separate
(863)697-9117



POPULAR MAGAZINES Box
of old & new. $35/will separ-
ate. Call 863-634-7765.
ROMANCE BOOKS (80) Har-
lequin & Sillouhette books
$12 or will swap for same.
(863)763-1059



BUILDING SALE...Jan/Feb de-
livery or deposit holds till
Spring. 25'x36'x14' $5400.
40x060'x16' $12,800. Front
end optional. Rear end in-
cluded. Many others. Pio-
neer, (800)668-5422 or
www.pioneersteel.com.
Factory Deals. Save $$$. 40
x 60'to 100x200'. Ex: 50 x
100 x 12' = $3.60/sq ft.
(800)658-2885. www.rigid-
building.com.
METAL BUILDING-Dealer
Cost-National Steel Manufac-
turer Offering Premium
Straight Wall Buildings, Sub-
stantial Discounts.
2,000-100,000 square feet.
Shop, Retail, Industdal, Strp,
Farm, Mini-warehouse, Erec-
tion Available.
(800)720-6857.



FURRING STRIPS, 20 bun-
dles, $150 for all, or will
separate. (863)983-2002
METAL ROOFING SAVE $$$
Buy Direct From Manufactur-
er. 20 colors in stock with all
Accessories. Quick turn
around! Delivery Available
35 2) 4 9 8- 0778
888)393-0335 Mention
code 24.

Shutters &
Gutters, Inc.
Professional
Installation QfSfonm
Shutters & Seamless
Rain Gutters
Licensed & Insured
863.763.5650
863.634.7145
1551 N.W. 24th
Drive
Okeechobee
License #765


CARSEAT/STROLLER TRAVEL
SYSTEM- Baby Trend 3
mos. old. Light blue/mint
green. $100.
(863)634-5034
LITTLE TYKES TOYS: Pink &
white beauty salon, table &
chairs. Boys work bench
w/tools. $75. 863-983-3740


DRESSES (24): Women's,
large size. $240 for all or will
sell separately. Call
863-763-3982 before noon.


COLOR PRINTER, Hewlett
Packard Deskjet 712C, cable
& extra ink cartridges, $75.
(863)697-2033
COMPUTER DESK- large, with
adjustable height, good con-
dition $50 or best offer
(561)676-0427
COMPUTER- Flat screen,
DVD, CD burner, Windows
XP, $200 (239)245-0527
DELL COMPUTER XP, Office,
games, Fast, $149
(863)843-0158
FLATBED SCANNER, Mustek
1200, w/software & USB
cable, $30. (863)697-2033


BEDROOM SET- Solid Light
Wood, King Size Pillow Top
Mattress, $1900 or best of-
fer (863)357-5883
BEDROOM SUIT: Full set,
complete with chest and
night stand. $250.
863-241-9024
BUNK BED, almost new condi-
tion, $150. (863)983-4940
BUNK BED- Red Metal, Single
Top, Full bottom, exc cond.,
$150 or best offer
(863)634-8795
BUNK BED SET- w/2dressers,
mattresses, ladder, built in
desk, $600 or best offer
(863)467-9805
CAPTAIN'S BEDS: 2 Twin size
w/6 drawers, head board.
$300 for both, will sep.
(863)467-2621
CHILDS BED- with a slide and
tent, camoflauge, paid $500
asking $200 brand new
(863)673-0647
COMPUTER DESK,
41"wx20"dx56"h, $50.
(863)635-3914
DINETTE SET, small, light
wood, 2 chairs, $50.
(863)467-5709
DINING ROOM TABLE: 40x72,
glass top, with 6 chairs.
$150. 863-467-4871
DINING ROOM TABLE- Smoke
glass, with 4 chairs, Like
new. $500. (863)234-3470
DINING TABLE: 64x36 rectan-
gle, w/4 Chairs, $100 or best
offer. Call 863-634-7765.
DR Sets (2): 1 w/ 6 chairs, 1 w/
8 chairs. BR set: King sz, 2
-night stands, dresser, lamps.
$1250. 863-983-6319
DRESSER- Natural Pine, 5
Drawers, Good cond., $30 or
best offer (863)634-8795
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER, 3
piece, cherry stained, wood,
9' long, holds 27" tv. $200 or
best offer. (863) 697-0241.
ENTERTAINMENT CENTER:
Oak w/ smoked glass, from
Bagcock. New condition.
$200. 863-241-9024
LOVESEAT FRAME- custom
made cypress. 66" W, 40" D,
$300 (239)340-8503
RECLINER, Light brown leath-
er, like new, from Rooms to
Go. Pd. $700, asking $200
(863)763-7161
PATIO TABLE, Metal, with 4
chairs. $20 (863)763-8518


NEW
FURNITURE
FOR LESS !
Lamps $17, 100o-Barstools
$39up, 50-Desks $97up, 3 Pc
Dropleaf dinette $197,
50-table and 4 chairs $397up,
200-Recliners $297up,
50-2 Pc Sofa & Loveseat sets
$687up, 50-TV Ent. Centers
$167up, 2 Pc Queen Bed Set
$297up, 50-4PC bedroom sets
$387up, 3Pc Livingroom
tables $97up,
100-Headboards $79up.
HIGHPOINT
FURNITURE
OUTLET STORE
2346 U.S. 27 North
Sebring FL
Next to Lowes & across
from Home Depot

PATIO/PORCH TABLE- 36",
Round, White. $40.
(863)467-8607
SOFA, Exc. cond., taupe, $150
(863)946-3822
SOFA SECTIONAL, 3 pc. set
w/Sleeper & Recliner. Light
beige pattern. Excellent con-
dition. $525. (863)357-5754
SOFA SLEEPER & matching
Ioveseat, $200.
(863)467-5709
SWIVEL ROCKER/RECLINER:
High back, beige. $95.
(863)357-8788



GOLF CLUBS- Complete,
matched set, metal woods,
irons, bag, putter & Callaway
BB #1. $150. 863-946-3123


ANTINIO ZOLI: 20 ga mag,
over/under, 28" bbl, full/mod
single trigger, full engraved re-
ceiver. $475.937-215-0307.
IVER JOHNSON "Cattleman": 45
cal, 51/2 bbl. Exc cond. Single
action revolver. Blue w/ brass
frame. $375.937-215-0307
LLAMA PISTOL, MiniMax II,
45 auto., 10 shot, 2 clips,
satin chrome, like new.
$400. (863)763-7161
PISTOLS (2) 25 & 380 auto-
matic. $350 for both, will
sep. (502)931-8101
RIFLE- Marlin 883SS, 22 mag-
num Simmons 4-12x40
scope in box $350.
(863)763-4961.



HEALTH FOOD
NATURE'S PANTRY
417 W.S. Park
Call 863-467-1243
WEIGHT SYSTEM- Wider Pro
4250, new in box, never
used, $250 (863)677-0459
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Do-It-Yourself Ideas


A Year of Afghans

Adding a seasonal touch to your decorating scheme
is as simple as spending a few relaxing evenings
enjoying your favorite pastime. And like birthstone
jewelry, a "birthday-month afghan" makes a lovely
and personal handmade gift.
A 33-page guidebook, "A Year of Afghans," fea-
tures step-by-step directions and materials lists for
all 12 original designs.

A Year of Afghans guide (No. LA3254) ... $9.95
Also available:
Corner-to-Corner Afghans (No. AN 1332) ... $7.95
Please add $4.00 s&h

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Heating & Air Unit, outdoor,
Carder, 3 ton, good working
condition, $600.
(317)446-1469


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PROPANE HEATER, Large,
20,000 btu, covers very large
area, Comfort Glow, like new.
$55 (863)675-0104



ORIENTAL RUG: Blue & white,
5.5 ft x 9 ft. $200.
863-467-9354 after 7:00 pm
WINE RACK & WINE: 1957
vintage etc. $100.
863-467-9354 after 7:00 pm


CEILING FANS (2), Hunter.
USA made w/light kit. Cost
$125 each, asking $70 for
both, will sep. (561)633-1371,
LIGHT BARS (2), For bath-
room, 24", with 3 decor.
bulbs. $20/both.
(863)467-8681


BEDSIDE COMMODE- New,
$45. (863)357-2891 Leave
message
ELECTRIC WHEELCHAIR- Like
Jazzy or Hoveround, New
$5000 asking 975 or best
offer (863)675-2596
MOBILITY CHAIR- Jazzy, ex-
cellent condition, $750 neg.
(863)675-6630 LaBelle
WHEEL CHAIR- Gendron,
great condition, rolls nice,
75 (863)467-6805


ATTEND COLLEGE ONLINE
from Home. *Medical,
*Business, *Paralegal,
*Computers *Criminal Jus-
tice. Job placement assis-
tance. Computer provided.
Financial Aid if qualified. Call
(866)858-2121 www.onli-
neTidewaterTech.com.
CELL PHONE: Cingular, 6
months, old, very nice phone
w/ camera, good shape.
$100. 863-697-8256 1
CRAB POT CARKS- 200, $100'
for all (410)957-0671
DIVORCE$275-$350*COVERS
children, etc. Only one sig-
nature required! *Excludes
govt. fees! Call weekdays
(800)462-2000,. ext.600.
(8am-6pm) Alta Divorce.,
LLC. Established 1977.
GATSBY WHIRLPOOL TUB -
Rectangular, seats 4. Kept in-
side, great condition. W/Cover.
$1200. 863-843-0913 Lv msg
GUARD RAILS- approx 200
(+/-), 13'6", $2500 or best
offer (863)763-7831
REALISTIC, 492 40-channel
base station, mint cond., with
A99 fiberglass base antenna.
$75/both (863)447-6620
WALK IN BATHTUB Feel safe
& secure taking a bath. Our
bathtubs have a walk-in
duor ri.Ul,i- p HlOor raf.1 .'ar
U FREE BROCHURE
(87;'71633-41882
WATER SOFTENER- Kineticd,
carbon tank system, no
power needed, $600
(863)634-3445 i


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CUSTOM BUILT GUITAR
CABINET- 77"T x 42"W, 2
solid doors & shelf, $350 or
best offer(561)633-1371
FENDER JAZZ BASS GUITAR,
Marcus Miller, all natural,
switchable active / passive, per-
fect cond. $575. (863)357-7406
GUITAR- JOHNSON Acoustic,
Black, excellent tone, seldom
used, like new, soft case,
$95 (863)634-9316
SAXOPHONE, alto, $200.
(863)614-2511


ANGEL FISH- $5.00
(863)357-1365
ANIMAL CARRIERS: Travel
Type, For live animals. $30
for both, will sep.
(863)697-3299
BOSTON TERRIER PUP-
1)male, ready for god home
eb 1st, 1st shots & vet cert.
$300 (863)697-2936
DOBERMAN- 2 years old, full
blooded, $250
(863)763-8261
DOG CAGE- Large, Classic
Good condition. $50.
(863)610-1465
INDIAN RING NECK PARA-
KEET- with cage, to good
home only, $100
(863)610-0089
KITTEN- Great Christmas Gift
M, orange tabby/white, litter
trained, 1st shot's, will hold
$15. (443)262-2740
PARAKEET: Only $10!
863-763-4088


LP HEATER- Coleman, elec-
tronic, for camping or out-
doors Uses bottled as, new
cond $25 (863)6752596


ANTENNA: Newl 5 ms 9000 Ir, di-
rectional, amplified, Indoor/out-
door w/Internal rotator, New
$189. $139. (863)763-7989
BIG SCREEN TV- RCA, In ex-
cellent condition, beautiful
picture, $600
(863)357-1430
SONY- 32", P-In-P, Great pic-
ture. New $1600. Asking
$225. (863)467-8504
TV: Sanyo, 24" Flat Screen
Tube, only 2 yr old, perfect
cond. $80. (863)447-1 41


CHAIN SAW, HOMELITE, $75.
or best offer. (863)697-3299
PAINT SPRAYER: Airless,
Magnum XR7, Used 1 time.
Paid $535., Will sell for
$400. (863)763-1530
WOOD SPLITTER- 20 ton,
splits wood up to 18" long.
very good condition $500i
(863)763-7584


BARBIE BIG WHEELS- (2) $20
(863)763-3982



KIRBY GENERATION Ill- With
Tech Drive. Good condition.
$300. (863)763-5011


PAYING BEST PRICES
SCRAP GOLD, SILVER &
UNWANTED JEWELRY
ELLIOTTS PAWN
419 W.S. Park
Call 863-763-5553


Agriculture



Christmas Trees 745
Farm Equipment 805
Farm Feed/Products 810
Farm Miscellaneous 815
Farm Produce 820
Farm Services
Offered 825
armnSupplib /
services Wanted 830
-ertfmIzr 835
*loree 840
.andecaping
luppflee 8465
.awt & Garden B50
',asteool. 855
eultry/Suppliea 860
Smedl/Plants/
ufe 865




BALES OF HAY, 100 bales,
,$200. or will sell separate.
S(863)763-1370 e t


HORSE TRAILER- '91, Hart, 3
stalls, small tac room in
back. Large stock room.
$2000. (863)201-3492
MARE- 17 yrs old, looks and
rides good, $1500
(239)340-8502
SADDLES- 2, TexTan circa
'1945, approx 14.5" trees.
.Some extras. $800. Will
separate. (772)416-6627


WESTERN SADDLE, Black, Ex-
cellent. $200.
(502)931-8101



RIDING LAWN MOWER-
Husqvarna 150, 15hp, 42"
cut Hydrostatic., 244hrs
$1100.(863)634-5303
RIDING MOWER: Dixon, 42"
with 15.5hp Craftsman new
motor. Left side needs adjust-
ment. $350 (239)986-0296
RIDING MOWER, Murray
12hp, runs perfect, needs
battery. $125
(239)986-0296
RIDING MOWER- Yard Ma-
chine By MTD. 18.5 hp, 42"
cut. Near new. $950.
(863)634-5303


Moile Home '
Sale ~ I 200


TREASURE ISLAND, Waterfront Duplex,
double lot w/access to Taylor Creek,
completely fenced, with screened rooms
& new wood deck. $239,000.
Call Dan (863)357-3900


STOCK TRAILER- Bumper Pull
Angle Iron with cattle door
$900 (863)357-1365


Rentals



Apartments 905
Business Places 910
Commercial
Property 915
Condos/
Townhouses Rent920
Farm Property -
Rent 925
House Rent 930
Land Rent 935
Resort Property -
Rent 945
Roommate 950
Rooms to Rent 955
Storage Space -
Rent 960



FURNISHED APT- On Water.
Utilities paid. Adult Commu-
nity. No pets Call between 9-4
pm daily (863)357-2044
NW OKEECHOBEE: 2 BR, 2BA,
on quiet St. Kids & pets wel-
come. $850. mo. & $2200
Moves you in. 561-795-1965
OAK LAKE APTS., Remodeled
2BR/1BA, screened porch,
$800 mo., 1st, last & sec.
No pets. (863)634-3313
TAYLOR CREEK CONDOS:
1br/lba, partially furnished,
Call for details.
561-352-4243


RESTAURANT SPACE FOR
RENT 5800 sq. ft. In
Okeechobee County, just
outside of town. Heavy Traffic
Area. Call for more
information. (561)662-3169
twbird49@aol.com



DOWN TOWN OKEECHOBEE:
2 Bdrm., 11 2Ba. Annual lease.
No pets. 1st, last & sec. dep.
$750 mo. (863)697-1129
KINGS BAY- 2br,1lba duplex,
full appliances, no smoking,
no pets, $750/mo, 1st, last,
sec, Call 772-283-2438
leave msg. or
postmac@bellsouth.net
OKEECHOBEE: KINGS BAY
:2bd/2ba; Brand New,$1200
'8mo. +:2 month's Sec. dep.
Call Roland (863)634-7722


DIXIE RANCH ACRES:
3 BR, 2 BA, Lots of tile! Large
yard. $1100. mo. Immediate
Occupancy. Call Lawrence
Associates 1-800-543-2495
c21nancyla@aol.com
DUPLEX FOR RENT Only 1 left
Totally refurbished. New kitch-
en w/dishwasher. New bath &
laundry room. 3BR, 1BA. $825
mo. Lawn service included.
Call (863)763-4414
IN TOWN- 3BR/2BA, Laundry
rm., porch, no dogs & smkg,
garage, lawn ser. $1500 mo.,
1st, last & sec.(941)504-3954
IN TOWN- Newly Renovated
2BR/2BA, porch, lawn ser., No
dogs or smkg. $850/mo. 1st,
last & sec. (941)504-3954
OKEE. 2br, 1lba, 1 acre, Shed,
CA, Appl. incl. No pets. $800
mo. + 1st, last & sec. dep.
Refs req. (863)447-2130
OKEE: 3 BR, 2 BA, Waterfront,
1 car garage, $1200 mo. +
1stmo. 9 sec. Possible rent to
own, $149,900. Owner/Agent
Call Charles 863-634-0584
bullwad@aol.com
OKEECHOBEE- 3/2/1 Ever-
glade Estates, tile throughout,
$1395/mo, 1st & sec, No pets
561-248-3888/863-599-0156
Unfurnished, 2/2,
Dock & Boat Ramp
$950 mo. plus 1st & last
(561)644-7274



-BRAND NEW OFFICES-
Located on West side of new
Courthouse. Now Available.
Call Judy at (863)467-0831
Office Space Needs a Build
Out. 2,000 Sq. Ft. Could
be ready within 6 months.
(863)467-0831


Real Estate




Business Places -
Sale 1005
Commercial
Property Sale 1010
Condos/
Tbwnhouses Sale 1015
Farms Sale 1020
Houses Sale 1025
Hunting Property 1030
Investment
Property Sale 1035
Land Sale 1040
Lots Sale 1045
Open House 1050
Out of State -
Property Sale 1055
Property Inspection1060
Real Estate Wanted1065


Resort Property -
Sale 1070
Warehouse Space 1075
Waterfront Property 10B0




$0 DOWN HOMES Gov't &
Bank Foreclosures! Low or
no down! No credit OK! Call
Nowl (800)749-2905.


2000' OF LARGE TROUT
CREEK. 2 Large Barns 22
Acres- $349,900. Great
horse farm- private trout
stream. Great low rate, long
term financing. Call owner
directly. (877)777-4837.
BANK FORECLOSURES!
Homes from $10,000! 1-3
bedroom available! Repos,
REO's, HUD, FHA, etc. These
homes must sell! Listings
call (800)425-1620 ext
4237.
BHR, FSBO, Beautiful Home,
Corner Lot. On canal. Over
2000 sq ft under air, white
rock fireplace, enclosed hot
tub rm, lanai, 2 storage sheds,
cement drive. Boat house
w/above deck & pontoon.
Many other opts.
Appraisal was $210,000.
Asking $185,000.
Furniture package available.
Call (863)763-8174
BUCK HEAD RIDGE: CBS, 2br,
2ba, 2 car gar. New carpet,
Tile, Kit. w/2 boat covered slip.
$239,000. (772)597-3259
BUCKHEAD RIDGE- 2+bd,
2ba, waterfront, pool, jacuzzi,
florida room, screen room,
new medal roof, fenced yard
w/sprinkler, Owner motivated,
Price reduced $149,000
(863)763-1673
Possible Rent to Own
HANDYMAN SPECIAL
3/1 CBS home on NW 6th St.
Needs work. Must sell quickly.
$82,000.772-633-5424.
NEW HOME On Your Lotl
3br, 2ba, Garage, Lg. LIv. Rm.,
Maintenance Free Exterior.
$115K. Lawrence Associates
1-800-543-2495
c21nancyla@aol.com
Okeechobee Est., 3BR/2BA
Brick & CBS, new roof, corner
lot, pool, f/p. Seller motivated,
Must seelll (863)763-2461
PALM HARBOR Factory Liqui-
dation Sale. 2006 Models
Must Gol Modular, Mobile &
Stilt Homes. 0% DOWN
When You Own Your Own
Land!! Call for FREE Color
Brochure. (800)622-2832.
REDUCED Under Appraisal
CBS 3br, 1ba, C/H/A & Pool.
Remodeled. Must See Inside
$176,000. 863-697-8654



Lake Access Bargain 1 +
Acres, $34,900 with FREE
Boat Slips! RARE opportunity
to own land on spectacular
160,000 acre recreational
lake! Mature oak & hickory,
park- like setting with lake
access. Paved rd, under-
ground utilities. Excellent fi-
nancing. Prime waterfronts
available. Call now
(800)704-3154, x 916.
*LAND AUCTION* 300 Props
Must be Sold! Low Down /
E-Z Financing. Free Catalog
(800)937-1603
www.LANDAUCTION.com
NRLL East:AB2509,
Bulziuk:AU3448,
Johnston:AU3449,
Mauk:AU3447.
RARE DIRECT NATIONAL
FOREST FRONTAGE 17
ACRES- $199,900. 5 min-
utes to Appalachian Trail. Big
mountain views. Heavily fo-
rested, mature hardwoods.
Access to private stocked
trout stream. Call immediate-
ly- ONLY ONE
(877)777-4837.
South Central Florida. Owner
Says Sell!! 5 Acres-
$99,000. 50% Below Recent
Certified Appraisal. Unbe-
lievable opportunity to own 5
acres of meadows & woods
in excellent location. 50%
OFF recent appraisal! Great
financing. Call now
(866)352-2249, x 1097.
Earn some extra cash.
SeO your used Items In
the classlodsa


PRICED TO SELL. Reduced 40
Acres @ $5500/ac. Building
Lots (All Sizes) to Large
Acreage Owner Financing
( 800)294-2313 Ext.1385 A
Bar Sales Inc. 7 days
7am-7pm



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Living at its Best!! www.lake-
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Daily 11 to 5.
(386)290-HOME (4663).
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hills, long-range views in
high elevation near Great
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(800)632-2212.
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1.5 acres, 90 miles of shore-
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with 20% pre-development
discounts, 90% financing.
Call (800)709-5253.
NC MOUNTAIN VIEW LOTS
Top Views start at $50,000.
Amenities include Club, Pool,
Equestrian Facilities, Hiking
Trails and Hi-Speed Internet.
One half to 3.5 acre sites.
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(888)625-8950 Today!


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NO STATE INCOME TAX! Low
property taxes, Four Sea-
sons, Southern Hospitality,
Tennessee Lakefronts start-
ing under $100,000 Views
Properties from $25,000
Lakeside Realty
(888)291-5253 www.lake-
siderealty-tn.com (1248).
North Carolina Cool Mountain
Air, Views & Streams,
Homes, Cabins & Acreage.
FREE BROCHURE
(800)642-5333. Realty Of
Murphy 317 Peachtree St.
Murphy, N.C. 28906.
www.realtyofmurphy.com.
VIRGINIA MOUNTAINS Large
5 acre tract along very wide
trout stream with private ele-
vated homesite, secluded,
great view, trees, nearby riv-
er, $59,500 owner
(866)789-8535.
WYOMING RANCH DISPER-
SAL 35 acres $49,900; 75
acres $95,900; Snow-
capped mountain views. Sur-
rounded by govt land. Abun-
dant wildlife. Recreational
paradise. Low taxes. EZ
terms. Call Utah Ranches,
LLC. (888)541-5263.



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OKEECHOBEE- Waterfront
2BR, 1.5BA on lake, Fully
furnished, exc. cond. Dock,
patio, Ig. storage, community
pool. (55 & older). $85,000
Lease option available.
(561)202-7702
WATERFRONT BARGAINS! 1
TO 7 acre waterfronts in Ala-
bama from $49,900- Boat to
Gulf of Mexico! Beautifully
wooded, panoramic water
views, trophy fishing/ hunt-
ing. Next to state parks.
County road frontage,
utilities, county water. Excel-
lent financing. Must see. Call
now (800)564-5092 X 527.


Mobile Homes



Mobile Home Lots 2005
Mobile Home -Parts 2010
Mobile Homes Rent 2015
Mobile Homes. Sale 2020




STEPS (2 sets) For Mobile
Home, Fiberglass w/Railings &
5 steps. 1 year old. $900. for
both, will sep. (863)763-0376



BUCKHEAD RIDGE- 2br, 2ba
dbl wide, CA, heat, No pets,
Yearly lease, $650/mo
$1200 sec (863)763-4031
OKEECHOBEE: Nice 2br/lba
$500/mo + 1st, Last & Sec.
Dep. In town. No pets.
(863)763-6232



OKEE.- 2br, 1ba, Insulated 10
x 36 FL/Rm, 13 x 46 Carport,
Laundry/Rm, Furnished, Shed,
$19,500. neg. (863)467-0284
for M& e ', :,
OKEECHOBEE, 2BR/2BA,
14x70, with lot, w/FL room,
car port & utility shed.
Very sharp & clean.
$95,000 neg. Oasis Village,
55+ community. Call for
appt. (863)763-8342


Recreation



Boats 3005
Campers/RVs 3010
Jet Skiis 3015
Marine Accessories 3020
Marine Mi]cellaneous 3025
Motorcycles '30 0
Sport Vehicles.'ATVs 3035



BASS BOAT-'88, 16'Lowe,
40hp Johnson, With galva-
nized trailer. $3500. or best
offer. (863)763-3660
COBIA MODEL 244, '00-
.250hp Yamaha, salt water
series, Loadmaster tandem
alum trailer, & equipment,
$25,000 (561)261-9393 aft
5pm
FIBERGLASS SEA KAYAKS
(4): Brand new, below dealer
cost. Must sell. Avg $1000.
Will separate. 863-357-7406
FOUR WINNS BOAT- 17', 115
MerE. Rebuilt mech. sound
w/trailer. Needs TLC. $2500.
(239)826-5966 Cell
HYDRA-SPORT '98 1800/CC-


Johnson 115 hp, Bimini Top,
New Electronic's, Tandem
trailer w/spare $9500 or best
offer (863)610-1674


JON BOAT, 14ft., w/trailer,
very good 25hp Mercury
engine, $800
(863)946-0646 Lakeport
Ranger 520VX, '01, 225hp
Evin., 101 lb. thrust trolling
mtr., jack plate, steel prop,
GPS map w/depth & fish
finder, charger sys., bimini
top, dbi axle trlr & much
more.Health problems, Must
Sell! $18,900. NADA value
$24,000.Call (863)634-6134
STARCRAFT '83- with trailer,
90 hp Johnson motor,
$2000 (863)763-0728
TRAVELER '87, 16ft, fiber-
glass, 60hp motor & trailer.
1200 (863)763-8518


CHALLENGER- '99 made by
Damon, 32 ft., w/ slide out,
oak cabinets, A/C & Heat,
Like new, Must sell
(863)763-4464 ask for Bill
Electricity Booster & Surge
Protector. riughes 30 Amp.
Auto Former. $275.
863-610-1120
KING OF THE ROAD 1993, 40
ft., 5th wheel w/2 slide outs,
W&D, Conv./Microwave.
$5000 neg. (561)842-6373
OKEE., Salem Park Trailer,
'02, 38', 2 slides, Reg. size
Frig., W/D, Central H/A. Ceil-
ing Fans, Full shower. TV,
VCR. Asking $18,000.
(615)714-4556
RV BOUNDER, '87, 35', 41.5k
mi. New tires, awning & Frig.
Screen/Rm. Lots ext/int stor-
age, $8000. (863)675-2339
SCREEN ROOM- Zips to 35'
motor home awning. Paid
$600 asking $200
(863)610-1964


PRAIRIE SCHOONER, '92, 35',
2 slide outs, good cond.,
$6,500. (863)824-0036
Leave message.
ROYALS INTER'L- 40', 2 slide
outs. Rear kit. Corian tops, w/d
& new refrigerator.
New carpet/blinds. $14,500.
(561)845-1589 or
(828)691-2425



BOAT MOTOR- 35hp Johnson,
Tiller, Runs good. $500. or
best offer. (863)610-1465
BOAT MOTOR, Johnson Evin-
rude, 14hp. OMC. Runs
great. $700 (863)763-7609
STAINLESS STEEL PROP- for
Johnson or Evinrude, 13.5 x
22 $110 (270)210-9385


HARLEY DAVIDSON FLHTCU,
'90, black w/red trim, exc.
cond., 1 owner, runs good,
$8500 firm. (863)467-5865
YAMAHA 750 Special 1979,
Dry Shaft, Runs great. $600
Lost title. (863)467-2609 af-
ter 3pm



BUGGY- 6' high deck, 3 dog
cages, 10 spd man/stand
trans, 50" tires, $2500
(863)509-3539/227-0175


HOLIDAY RAMBLER '73- 28',
new CA/Heat, new tires,
stove, water htr, $2300
(863)447-2130
HOLIDAY RAMBLER- '89, Im-
peral 28' $1000
(813)892-7868


Automobiles I




Automobiles 4005
Autos Wanted 4010
Classic Cars 4015
Commercial Trucks 4020
Construction
Equipment 4025
Foreign Cars 4030
Four Wheel Drive 4035
Heavy Duty Trucks 40-10
Parts Repairs 4045
Pickup Trucks 4050
Sport Utility .0,,5
Tractor Trailers 406(r
Utility Trailers 4065
Vans .11070



BUICK LASABRE- '94, One
Owner, 59 K, good cond.,
Burgendy $3500
(863)675-2551
CHRYSLER EAGLE- '93, Ap-
prox. 50K mi. Good condi-
tion. Runs well. $1100.
(863)675-4976
FORD T-BIRD '94 & Mercury
Cougar '88, excellent body,
bad motors, have motors.
$600 neg. (561)676-0427
JEEP WRANGLER YJ '89: Low mile-
age on rebuilt engine, 34" tires, 4"
lift, new AC kit in box, good cond.
$6500.863-467-7123
KIA SOPHIA-'98, 90 K, green,
$1499(863)467-5067
Lincoln Mark VI- '83, 302 en-


gine, runs but needs work,
$300 (863)635-3025 Iv
msg.


I Houses Sale


DODGE RAM CHARGER- '86,
V-8, 359, 4x4, Very good
condition $2500.
(863)634-5421
DODGE RAMCHARGER- 5.2,
V-8, Good condition. Many
extra mopar parts. $2500. or
best offer. (239)369-9725
GMC DUALLY 4X4, '94- Crew
cab, 6.5 diesel turbo, runs,
$2000 (863)509-3539 or
(863)227-0175
RUNNING GEAR- 4 WD Drive,
5 Ton Truck, $2500
(863)675-9237


CLUB CAR '03, 48 volt, lights,
mirrors & windshield. $2650
(863)675-3499
GAS CLUB CAR '95 Recondi-
tioned. $1695.863-675-1472
GOLF CART, 4 passenger, ex-
cellent shape, $1200.
(863)946-3822/954-646-32



CAR MOTOR- Ford, 302 High
output. Used. $600.
(863)983-2002
Car Stereo System: 2) 12" In-
finity Kappa Subwoofers, 1200
watt Sony amp., & JVC CD
Player, $500 (443)521-5095
CHEVY TRANSMISSION- 4
speed, w/clutch and fly-
wheel, $450 (863)697-3895
CHILTON REPAIR MANU-
ALS(3): Truck 1986-90, Car
1989-93, Car 1975-82. $45
will sep. 863-763-0625
FAN MOTOR, for 1995 Saturn,
new in a box, $10.
(863)614-2511
HARD TOP & full steel doors
for '87-'95 Jeep Wrangler
Wide J. Good cond. $800. or
best offer (863)983-5385
HITCH & SWAY BARS- $100
(270)210-9385
JEEP, Complete convertible
top, heater, frame & side win-
dows, tan, very good cond.
$300 (772)812-3300
MOPAR ENGINES, & Parts. All
for $2000. or best offer.
(239)369-9725 Lee
MOPAR PARTS: Carbs, blocks,
trans, manifolds, cranks,
rods, other parts. $1500 will
sep. 239-745-5168 Chris
PICKUP FIBERGLASS LID, Fits
Chevy S10, 6 Ft. $500 or
best offer. (561)848-4022
TIRES (4): NTB, brand new,
excellent condition. $300.
863-467-3051.
TIRES (4) Super Swamper
LTB, 34 10/50 17's. $450.
(863)697-0845
TOOLBOX, Aluminum, for
small truck. $75
(863)357-5754
TRANSFER CASE- for Chevy
350 engine, w/auto transmis-
sion, excellent cond., $300
(863)357-2658 after 5pm


CAMPER TOP- ARE Fiber-
glass, Fits 99-current Chevy
Silverdo 6.5' bed. $600. Neg.
Call (863)634-6523
CHEVY- '88, 3/4 ton, 4x4, 400
small block, 4 speed With
low 1st gear, $1000.
(863)634-5421
FORD F150 '04, Super Cab,
5.4 Triton, anti-slip rear.
Towing machine. Loaded,
white, w/aluminum cap, exc.
cond. 27,400 miles.
$17,500 (863)357-7406
FORD F250- '94, 4x4, Runs
good. $2000. or best offer,
863-253-2477
FORD F350- '89, Diesel, 4
door, 5 speed, 4 new tires.
A/C works. $4700. or trade
for F250 (863)673-6819.
FORD F350 DUALLY '90, 460
engine, Gas, runs good.
$1500. See at: 6420 Hwy. 98
N. Okee 863-697-2434
TOYOTA- '94, Good condition.
$2500. (863)835-3476


DUMP TRAILER, 5x8, Single
axle, all new bed, tires,
pump, hitch, jack & paint.
$1500(863)697-9704
EQUIPMENT TRAILER, 8X14,
2 axle, gooseneck w/ramp.
$1200 (863)697-9704
REESE TRAILER HITCH- load
leveler, complete, $125
(863)467-4328


DODGE CONVERSION VAN
'94, 74k, new Michelin LTX
tires, tv, exc. cond. $5300
(863)610-1108
DODGE RAM 1999, Conv.
Van, Cold NC, V8, 5.2 L, 318
eng., turn key...Runs great!
196K, $3200 (863)763-3451
FORD '92, 15 passenger, Club
Wagon, good running cond.
$3000(863)467-1655
MERCURY VILLAGE- '96,
Great shape, White, New tires,
Ready to go. $2500,
(863)228-2123


TOWN & COUNTRY '05, 28k,
take over payments.
$395/mo. (863)467-6379


LINCOLN TOWN CAR '88, Sig-
nature Series, nice white leath-
er Interior, good body, new
exhaust. $500 (863)357-2658
LINCOLN TOWNCAR 1986,
A/C, Excellent condition. Gar-
age kept. $900 or best offer.
(772)618-0607 Ft. Pierce.
PONTIAC GRAND AM 1990:
Only 36,000 original miles.
$1800. 863-228-1094
SATURN, '96, New battery &
engine, 5 spd., excellent on
gas, nice car, $2000. Must
Sell (863)697-3300


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Dated 1/2/07
SHARON ROBERTSON
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: /s/ Linda FYoungi
As Deputy Clerk
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Legal Notice 5500




IN THE CIRCUIT COURT IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
PROBATE DIVISION
CASE NO. 2006-CP-296
IN RE: ESTATE OF
JOY PAULINE HOLLIDAY,
a/k/a JOY R HOLLIDAY
a/k/a JOY HOLLIDAY
f/k/a JOY WILLIAMS
Deceased
NOTICE TO CREDITORS
The administration of the estate of JOY
PAULINE HOLLIDAY, a/k/a JOY P.
HOLLIDAY, a/k/a JOY HOLLIDAY, f/k/a
JOY WILLIAMS, deceased, whose date
of death was November 1, 2006, and
whose Social Security Number is
266 -28-0502, is pending in the Circuit
Court for Okeechobee County. Florida,
Probate Division, the address of which
is 312 N.W. 3rd Street, Suite 101,
Okeechobee, Florida 34972. The
names and addresses of the personal
representative and personal represen-
tative's attorney are set forth below.
All creditors of the decedent and other
persons having claims or demands
against decedent's estate on whom a
copy of this notice is served within
three months after the date of the first
publication of this notice must file their
claims with this Court WITHIN THE
LATER OF THREE MONTHS AFTER
THE DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICA-
TION OF THIS NOTICE OR THIRTY
DAYS AFTER THE DATE OF SERVICE
OF A COPY OF THIS NOTICE ON
THEM.
All other creditors of the decedent and
persons having claims or demands
against the estate of the decedent
must file their claims with this court
WITHIN THREE MONTHS AFTER THE
DATE OF THE FIRST PUBLICATION OF
THIS NOTICE.
ALL CLAIMS AND DEMANDS NOT FILED
WITHIN THE TIME PERIOD SET FORTH
IN SECTION 733.702 OF THE FLORIDA
PROBATE CODE WILL BE FOREVER
BARRED.
NOTWITHSTANDING THE TIME PERIOD
SET FORTH ABOVE, ANY CLAIM FILED
TWO(2) YEARS OF MORE AFTER THE
DECEDENT'S DATE OF DEATH IS
BARRED.
The date of the first publication of this
notice is: January 10,2007.
Sirima Dawn Angsuwan-Castles
Personal Representative
5A Pinewood Drive
Somersworth, NH 03878
CONELY & CONELY
Post Office Drawer 1367
Okeechobee. Florida 34973-1367
(863)763-3825
to W. Conely, III
Florida Bar #096482
Attorney for Personal Representative
185073 ON 01/10,17/07
IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE
NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA
IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting
through Rural Development, formerly
Farmers Home Administration (FmHA),
United States Department of Agricul-
lure (USDA),
Plaintff,
vs. CASE NO. 2003CA109
EDWARD RAY TRENT, JR; et aL
Defendants.
NOTICE OF SALE
Notice is hereby given that pursuant to an
Order Rescheduling Foreclosure Sale
entered in the above entitled cause in
the Circuit Court of Okeechobee
County, Florida, I will sell the property
located in Okeechobee County, Florida,
being specifically described as fol-
lows:
Lot 6, Block 26, FIRST ADDITION to
SOUTH OKEECHOBEE, according to
the plat thereof as recorded in Plat
Book 1, Page 17, Public Records of
Okeechobee County, Florida, LESS
and EXCEPT the North 10 feet there-
of. Also that portion of 16th Street
formerly known as 9th Street, lying
West of 34rd Avenue, formerly
known as Miami Avenue between
Lot 6 of Block 26 and Lot 1 of Block
31, to the South, in FIRST ADDI-
TION to SOUTH OKEECHOBEE.
at public sale to the highest and best bid-
der, for cash on the second floor of the
Okeechobee Jucicial Center, 312 NW
3rd St., Okeechobee, Florida, at 11:00
a.m. on the 1st day of February,
2007.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST
IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF
ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY
OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS
PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH-
IN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
f you are a person with a disability who
needs any accommodation in order to
'hllnl i I',, ,',',: I .' )"U1 h ir. ,,T,.,
sion of certain assistance. Please con-
tact Court Administrator, Peggy Ward,
2000 16th Avenue, Vero Beach, FL
32960 (561) 770-5185 Ext. 183 or
call TDO 18009558771, within 2
working days of your receipt of this
document, if you are hearing or voice
Impaired, call 1-800-955-8771.
Dated1/2/07
SHARON ROBERTSON
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By:/s/Linda F Young
As Deputy Clerk
184908 ON 01/10,17/07
IN THECIRCUIT COURT OFTHE
NINETEENTH JUDICIAL CIRCUIT
OF FLORIDA
IN AND FOR OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
CIVIL DIVISION
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, acting
through Rural Development, formerly
Farmers Home Administration (FmHA,
United States Department of Agricul-
ture (USDA),
Plaintiff,
vs. CASE NO. 2006CA253
SANDRA L ALLEN; el al;
Defendants.


Notice Is hereby given that pursuant to a
Summary Judgment entered in the
above entitled cause in the Circuit
Court of Okeechobee County. Florida, I
will sell the property located in Okee-
chobee County, Florida, being speciti-
cally describedas follows:
Lot 1 and E 'h of Lot 2, lock 52,
CONNERS HIGHLANDS, according
to the platthereoa recorded in Plat
Book 1, Page 21, public records of
Okeechobee County, Florida.
at public sale to the highest and best bid-
der, for cash on the second floor of the
Okeechobee Jucicial Center, 312 NW
3rd St., Okeechobee, Florida, at 11:00
amm. on the 1st day of February,
2007.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST
IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF
ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY
OWNER AS OF THE DATE OF THE IUS
PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH-
IN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
f you are a person with a disability who
needs any accommodation iu order to
participate in this proceeding, you are
entitled, at no cost to you, to the provi-
sion of certain assistance. Please con-
tact Court Administrator, Peggy Ward,
2000 16th Avenue, Vera Beach, FL
32960 (561) 770-5185 Ext. 183 or
call TDD 18009558771. within 2


NOTICE
UNDER FICTITIOUS NAME LAW
NOTICE Is hereby given that the under-
signed, pursuant to the "Fictitious
Name Statute,' will register with Flori-
da Department of State, DOlvision of
Corporations the fictitious name, to-

Florida Trophy Gators, Inc.
under which we expect to engage In
business at:
502 NE 6th Ave.
Okeechobee, FL 34972
in the City of Okeechobee/County of
Okeechobee, Florida.
That the parties interested in said busi-
ness enterprise are:
Rick & Bonita Lightsey
Dated at Okbechobee, Okeechobee
County, Florida, this the 8th day of
2007.
BY: B Lightsey
185901 ON 1/10/07


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OKEECHOBEE COUNTY
INVITATION TO BID
REFURBISHMENT OF AMBULANCE MODULE
Notice is hereby given that Okeechobee County, Florida is requesting bids for re-
mounting and reconditionng one Southern type I ambulance module. The module
will be removed from a 1993 International chassis and reconditioned and remounted
on a 2007 International chassis to be supplied by the County. Complete specifca-
tions may be obtained in the County Administrator's Office, 304 NW 2nd Street,
Okeechobee, FL 34972, (863-763-6441)
Interested firms shall submit a bid in a sealed envelope bearing the name and ad-
dress of the bidder and the words "BID FOR REFURBISHING AMBULANCE" by 3:00
p.m. local time on January 24, 2007, at the County Courthouse, Attn: County Ad-
ministrator, 304 NW 2nd Street, Room 106, Okeechobee, FL 34972. Bidsrceived
after the time and date specified will not be considered
Okeechobee County accepts no responsibility for any expense related to preparation
or delivery of bids, reserves the right to make an award to other than the low bidder
or reject any/all bids, to waive technical errors and informalities, and to accept the
bid which, in its judgment, best servesthe public interest.
Ray R. Domer, Chairman
Board of County Commissioners
Okeechobee County, Florida
Sharon Robertson, Clerk
Board of County Commissioners
Okeechobee County, Florida
185783 ON 1/10/07

REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) 6000000059 / C458
C-41 CANAL BANK REPAIRS, PHASE 2, HIGHLANDS &
GLADES COUNTIES, FLORIDA
The South Florida Water Management District will receive sealed bids through the
Procurement Office, B-1 Bldg., 3301 Gun Club Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, for
C-41 Canal Bank Repairs, Phase 2, Highlands & Glades Counties, FL on Tuesday,
February 6, 2007 at 2:30 p.m. local time, at which timely submitted bids will be
opened and publicly read. Project consists of repair of approximately 14.05 miles
(74,180 LF) of canal banks including removal of existing vegetation, backfill & com-
paction of banks to 2H:1V slopes, sodding, installation of Turf Reinforcement Mats.
An OPTIONAL pre-bid conference will be held on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at
1:00 p.m. at Okeechobee Field Station, 1000 NE 40th Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34972.
For directions call (863) 462-5280. Site visit will immediately fellow.
All bids must conform to the instructions in the Request for Bidders (RFB). Interest-
ed respondents may obtain a copy of the complete RFB by downloading it for free at
wwJwf md.,o, purchasing a set for $12.00 at the above address, by calling
(561) 682-6391, or by calling the 24-hour BID HOTLINE 800-472-5290. The public
is invited to attend the bid opening. Information on the status of this sollcitation
can be obtained'at ourweb site www.slvimd.gov.
185438 ON 1/10/07

REQUEST FOR BIDS (RFB) 6000000071 / C459
C-39A & C-40 CANAL BANK REPAIRS, GLADES COUNTY, FLORIDA
The South Florida Water Management District will receive sealed bids through the
Procurement Office, B-1 Bldg., 3301 Gun Club Rd, West Palm Beach, FL 33406, for
C-39A & C-40 Canal Bank Repairs, Glades County, FL on Tuesday, February 6,
2007 al 2:30 p.m. local time, at which timely submitted bids will be opened and
publicly read. Project consists of repairing approximately 10.43 linear miles (55,070
LF) of canal banks Including removal of exlsting vegetation, backfill & compaction ol
banks to 2H:1V slopes, sodding, installation of Turf Reinforcement Mats. An OP-
TIONAL pre-bid conference will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2007 at 1:00
p.m. at Okeechobee Field Station, 1000 NE 40th Ave., Okeechobee, FL 34972. For
directions call (863) 462-5280. Site visit will Immediately follow.
All bids must conform to the Instructions In the Request for Bidders (RFB). Interest-
ed respondents may obtain a copy of the complete RFB by downloading t for free al
'M pulwrdov purchasing a set for $12.00 at the above address, by calling
(561) 682-6391, or by calling the 24-hour BID HOTLINE 800-472-5290. Te public
is invited to attend the bid opening. Information on the status of this sollcltatilo
can be obtained at our web sle www.sfwmd.gov.
185449 ON 1/10/07


IN THE CIRCUIT COURT OF THE 19TH
JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, IN AND FOR
OKEECHOBEE COUNTY, FLORIDA
CIVIL DIVISION
CASENO.: 2006CA220
DEUTSCHE BANK NATIONAL TRUST
COMPANY, AS TRUSTEE, OF AMERI-
QUEST MORTGAGE SECURITIES,
INC., ASSET BACKED PASS
THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SERIES
2004-9, UNDER THE POOLING AND
SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED AS
OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2004, WITHOUT
RECOURSE,
Plaintiff
vs.
DANIEL ARCURI, et al,
Defendants
NOTICE OF FORECLOSURE SALE
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to a
Final Judgment of Foreclosure dated
the 21st day of December, 2007, and
entered in Case No. 2006 CA 220, of
the Circuit Court of the 19th Judicial
Circuit in and for Okeechobee County,
Flonda, wherein DEUTSCHE BANK NA-
TIONAL TRUST COMPANY. AS TRUS-
TEE, OF AMERIQUEST MORTGAGE
SECURITIES, INC., ASSET BACKED
PASS THROUGH CERTIFICATES, SE-
RIES 2004-9, UNDER THE POOLING
AND SERVICING AGREEMENT DATED
AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2004, WITH-
OUT RECOURSE is the Plaintiff and
DANIEL ARCURI; CONSECO FINANCE
SERVICING CORPORATION, A DIS-
SOLVED CORPORATION; ANTHONY J.
ARCURI; LUCILLE M. ARCURI A/K/A/
LUCILLE PATTERSON ARCURI: TRINA
ARCURI; JOHN DOE; JANE DOE AS
UNKNOWN TENANTS) IN POSSES-
SION OF THE SUBJECT PROPERTY
are defendants. I will sell to the highest
and best bidder for cash at the OKEE-
CHOBEE COUNTY JUDICIAL CENTER,
312 NW 3RD STREET, JURY ASSEM-
BLY ROOM, SECOND FLOOR, OKEE-
CHOBEE, FLORIDA 34972 at the
Okeechobee County Courthouse, in
OKEECHOBEE, Florida, at 1:00 a.m.
on the 1st day of February, 2007, the
following described property as set
forth in said Final Judgment, to wit:
Lot 113, a-spot-in-the-sun Unit 2 an un-
recorded subdivision lying in section
15, Township 37 South, Range 36
East, Okeechobee County, Floida, as
shown on 1972 and bieng more par-
ticularly described as follows:
Commence at the Northwest corner of
said Section 15; thence bear South
8959'32" East along the North line of
said Section 15 a distance of 2294.81
feet to the West line of said a-spot-in-
the-sun subdivision Unit No. 2; thence
bear South 9832'15" East along the
said West boundary of a -spot-in-the-
sun subdivision for a distance of
3060.00 feet to the South line of said
a-spot-in-the-sun subdivision; thence
bear South 8939'32" East along said
line a distance of 1258.00 feet to the
East line of said a-spot-in-the-sun
subdivision: thence bear North
0032'15" West along said East line a
distance North 0032'15 West along
said East line for a distance of 260.00
feet; thence bear South 8927'45"
West for a distance of 230.00 feet to a
point lying on the East right-of-way
line of the Northeast 106th Court;
thence bear South 0032'15" East
along said East right-of-way line for a
distance of 70.12 feet to a point-of-
curvature of a curve concave to the
Northwest having a radius of 185.00
feet and a central angle of 2435'11";
thence along said curve. Continue
along said East nright-of-way line an amrc
distance of 79.39 feet to a point;
thence bear South 6557'04" East a
distance of 271.38 feet to the point-of-
beginning.
ANY PERSON CLAIMING AN INTEREST
IN THE SURPLUS FROM THE SALE, IF
ANY, OTHER THAN THE PROPERTY
OWNER, AS OF THE DATE OF THE LIS
PENDENS MUST FILE A CLAIM WITH-
IN 60 DAYS AFTER THE SALE.
In accordance with the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990 ADA, Disabled
persons who, because of their
isabIlities, need special accommoda-
tions to participate in this proceeding
should contact the Clerk Office not lat-
er than seven (7) days prior to the pm-
ceeding at 304 NW 2ND STREET,
ROOM D01, Okeechobee, FL 34972 or
Telephone (9411 763-3131 or
1-800-955-8771 TOO.
Dated this 2nd day of January. 2007.
SHARON ROBERTSON
Clerk of the Circuit Court
By: s/0 Linda F. Young
Deputy Clerk
184845 ON 1/10,17/07
LEGAL ADVERTISEMENT
The Workforce Development Board of the
Treasure Coast Region 20 and the
Treasure Coast Workforce Consortium
announces a public meeting of the
Performance & Evaluation Committee
to which all persons are invited:
Date& Time: Wednesday, January 17,
2007- 8:30 a.m.
Place: Workforce Development Board
of the Treasure Coast
584 NW University Blvd., Suite 100
Port St.Lucie, FL 34986
PURPOSE: To approve an operator for
the One-Stop Career Services and to
discuss matters concerning the Work-
force Investment Act, Workforce Em-
piloyment Opportunities, the Welfare
transition Program, One-Stop Career
Centers and the Workforce Develop-
ment Board. A copy of the agenda
may be obtained by contacting:
Wolkforce Development Board
aorie ireasree Coast
584 NW University Blvd., Suite 100
Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Should any person wish to appeal any
decision made by the Board with re-
spect to any matter considered at the
above rreferenced meeting, they will
need to ensure a veitalim recording of
the proceedings Is made, which record
Includes the testimony and evidence
upon which the appeal is based, in or-
ider to provide a record for judicial re-
view.
185537 ON 1/10/07

Join all the people who
say, "I sold It In the clas-
sifads."









16 The Okeechobee News, Wednesday, January 10, 2007


Community Events


AARP driver's safety course planned
An AARP driver safety course will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, and Sat-
urday, Jan. 27, from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at St. Theresa's Catholic
Church fellowship hall at the corner of Chobee Loop and S.R. 78 in
Buckhead Ridge. Both days must be attended to complete the course.
You do not have to be a member of AARP or have AARP auto insur-
ance. All seniors 55 and over are invited. Consult your Florida auto
insurance agent for your three-year discount upon completion of class.
For information and reservations, call Mrs. D.J. Bryan at (863) 763-
0351.

Methodist church hosting evangelist
The First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St., will wel-
come Reverend Terry R. Duckworth for revival services on Sunday,
Jan.21, at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Monday, Jan. 22, at 6:30
p.m.; Tuesday, Jan. 23. at 6:30 p.m.; and a special youth program on
Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. Rev. Duckworth is a gen-
eral evangelist for the Western North Carolina Conference of the Unit-
ed Methodist Church. He was a church pastor and lay speaker prior to
becoming a full time evangelist.

Library hosting musical series
lan Nairnsey will be bringing back his Broadway musical series to
the Okeechobee County Library. This year's series is called An Evening
with the Composer, and will feature composers who are known for
their contributions to the musical theater. All programs are on Tuesday
evenings at 7 p.m. in the library meeting room at 206 S.W 16th St. The
program schedule is: Jan. 23 will feature Cole Porter; Jan. 30 will focus
on George Gershwin; Feb. 6 will highlight Irving Berlin; and. Feb 13
will feature Noel Coward. This series is a combination of informative
lecture and pleasurable listening and is free and open to the public.

Main Street Mixer slated
The next Main Street Mixer will be Tuesday, Jan. 23, from 5 until 7
p.m. at the newly renovated Taylor Rental Store, 523 North U.S. 98 -
just before the railroad tracks. Members and the public are welcome.
For information, call (863) 763-2225.

AARP driver safety course to be held
An AARP driver safety course will be held Tuesday, Jan. 23, and
Wednesday, Jan. 24, from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the American
Legion Post #64, 501 S.E. Second St. Both days must be attended to
complete the course. Tuition of $10 covers course material. Make
checks or money orders payable to AARP Driver Safety Program. For
information, call Nell Bostwick at (863) 763-4134.

CCC will meet in January
The Community Collaborative Council will meet on Tuesday, Jan.
23, at the School Board office located at 700 S.W Second Ave. For
information call (863) 462-5000, ext. 257.

Early learning panel to meet
Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee
Counties, Inc. will have a combined executive/finance committee
meeting Thursday, Jan. 25, at 3 p.m. at 10 S.E. Central Parkway, Suite
400, in Stuart.

Early learning board to meet
Early Learning Coalition of Indian River, Martin and Okeechobee
Counties, Inc. will have a coalition board meeting Thursday, Jan. 25, at
1:30 p.m. at 10 S.E. Parkway, Suite 400, in Stuart.

Library will host book discussion
The Friends of the Okeechobee Library Book Club will meet Thurs-
day, Jan. 25, at 7 p.m. in the board room of the Okeechobee County
Public Library, 206 S.W. 16th St., to discuss "Snow Flower and the
Secret Fan," a novel by Lisa See. At the beginning of the meeting titles
will be chosen for discussion in the next six months. Anyone who likes
to read and discuss books is invited. For information, call Jan at (863)
357-9980.

Winter Fest in BHR planned
The Buckhead Ridge Volunteer Fire Department, S.R. 78 W, will
host Winter Fest on Saturday, Jan. 27, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. For infor-
mation, contact Beverly at (863) 467-0173.

ROAD boards will meet
The executive board meeting of Recovering Okeechobee After Dis-
aster (ROAD) will be held Jan. 31 at 1 p.m. That meeting will be fol-
lowed by the board meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the meeting room at the
First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St.

Red Cross offers first aid class
The American Red Cross-Okeechobee Branch, 323 N. Parrott Ave.,
will hold a first aid class on Wednesday, Jan. 31, from 6 until 8 p.m. For
information, call (863) 763-2488.

Legion Free Fair will be Feb. 1-11
The 51st American Legion Free Fair will be held Feb. 1-11 at 501 S.E.
Second St. Display booths will be available in the Legion Hall. For
information, call the Post at (863) 763-2950.

Farmer's Market open each Thursday
Okeechobee Main Street's Farmer's Market will be held every
Thursday evening from 4 until 7 p.m. in Flagler Park 3. For information
call (863) 357-MAIN.

OHS will host puppet show
Okeechobee High School, 2800 U.S. 441 N., will host the puppet
show "Rip Van Winkle" in the OHS auditorium at 7 p.m. on Feb. 1.
Tickets are on sale at the Main Street office, 111 N.E. Second Ave. For
information, call (863) 357-MAIN.

VNA offers memory screenings
The Visiting Nurse Association, 208 S.E. Park Street, will conduct
free memory loss screenings sponsored by the Alzheimer's Associa-
tion on Friday, Feb. 2, from 11 a.m. until 2:30. Call Donna True at (772)
285-6291 or (800) 861-7826 for appointments.

Shrine Club to host show
The Okeechobee Shrine Club on S.R. 78, will present a Las Vegas
style show, "A Rock & Country Revue" on Saturday, Feb. 3, with a
prime rib dinner at 6 p.m. followed by the show. Admission is $25 for


the dinner and show. Performers will be impersonating a variety of
artists. For information call Keith or Kathy Tomey at (863) 763-8072;
Harvey or Sylvia Hawkins at (863) 357-0238; or, call the Okeechobee
Shrine Club at (863) 763-3378 and leave a message.

Washington County reunion planned
The annual Washington County Pennsylvania reunion will be held
Thursday, Feb. 8, at Homer's Original Smorgasbord in Plaza Square,
Sebring. The Manatee Room will open at 10 a.m. for fellowship with
lunch starting at 11 a.m. The price for lunch for seniors is approximate-
ly $7 which includes tax. Bring a stamped, self-addressed legal size
envelope for the 2008 mailing. For information, call Don or Shirley
Swan at (813) 684-1636.


Okeechobee News/Chauna Aguilar
Outstanding RE. students
South Elementary School second graders Riylie Norton
(left) and Bias Aguilar (right) received an award for out-
standing performance in physical education. This
includes not only being good at sports, but portraying a
sportsmanlike attitude as well.

AARP offers free tax service
AARP-Taxaide will hold a free tax counseling preparation service each
Monday and Tuesday, Feb. 12 through April 16, from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. at
American Legion Post #64, 501 S.E. Second St. Last year's tax return, all
financial documents for 2006, picture ID, Social Security card and birth
dates are required for everyone listed on the return. For information, call
Neile Foreman at (863) 357-1694.

Art festival slated for Feb. 24-25
The Top of the Lake Art Fest will be held Feb. 24 and 25 in Flagler Parks
#3 and 4, and will be Okeechobee's first juried art show. For information,
contact Okeechobee Main Street at (863) 357-MAIN.

Main Street plans annual barbecue
Okeechobee Main Street will host its fifth annual barbecue March 2
and 3. Those wanting to take part in the event should call (63) 357-MAIN.

Give-away benefits March of Dimes
Tickets are available at Riverside National Bank, 1506 S. Parrott Ave.,
for a 2006 90 CC Adley four-wheeler. Tickets are $10 each and the pro-
ceeds will benefit the March of Dimes. The drawing will be held on April 2.

Contests planned for county fair
The Okeechobee County Fair Association is seeking contest partici-
pants in our inaugural fair to be held March 9-18, 2007. The contests con-
sist of quilting, sewing, painting, drawing, photography and woodwork-
ing. There will also be food competitions such as home baking and
canned goods; and a vegetable competition featuring categories such as
garden vegetable, fruit and vegetable and largest vegetable. Entry forms
and rules are available at the Okeechobee County Extension Office, 458
U.S. 98 North. For information, contact Linda Syfrett at (863) 763-6232 or
Dianne Spann at (863) 634-3327.

Bike rally benefits local charities
Splinter Productions will present an Okeechobee Memorial Day Bike
Rally on Saturday, May 26, and Sunday, May 27, at Okeechobee Agri-Civic
Center, 4200 S.R. 70 E. Gates open both days from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Events include live music, food, drawings, bike show, contests, vendors,
poker runs and motorcycle events. Children 12 and under are free. Tick-
ets are $10 per person on Saturday and Sunday. A full weekend pass is
$15 per person. A percentage of the proceeds will support Big Lake Mis-
sions, the Pregnancy Resource Center and More 2 Life Ministries. Ven-
dors, bands, sponsors, parking attendants, cleaning crews and security
personnel are currently being sought. For information call (863)-634-
8980 or (863) 634-4151; log onto www.splintpro.com; or by mail at Splin-
ter Productions, P.O. Box 623, Okeechobee, FL 34973.

Artists wanted for mural project
Okeechobee Main Street's Mural and Visual Arts committee is seeking
an experienced mural artist to paint an outside mural. The building the
mural will be painted on is the Embarq/Sprint building located in the
heart of the City of Okeechobee at 110 S Parrott Ave. The expected size of
the mural should cover the front of the two-story by 30-foot building. The
theme of the mural will feature the history of the telephone service in
Okeechobee. Two portraits will be required for this project. The mural
committee is accepting designs and proposals for this mural project. Pro-
ject is to begin in the spring of 2007. Please contact Bridgette Waldau at
(863) 467-7300 for information.

Discount cards aid youth activities
Communities in Schools and the Police Athletic League of Okee-
chobee have discount cards available. The cards are $10 and are good for
one year at selected businesses. Cards can be purchased at CarQuest,
300 N.W. Park St. For information, call (863) 462-5863. Proceeds will go
toward youth activities in our community.

Red Cross offers HIV/AIDS course
The American Red Cross-Okeechobee Branch offers a basic HIV/AIDs
instruction course that complies with Florida employment requirements
for individuals working in various vocations. This is a self-study course
that includes text work and the successful completion of a multiple
choice written test. The cost of the course is $15. Call the local Red Cross
office at (863) 763-2488 for information.

Volunteers needed at skate park
Communities in Schools is in need of volunteers to help man the skate
park during concession hours. Hours are available any day of the week.
We will provide training and background screenings. For information,
contact Mike Davis, youth project director, at (863) 462-5863.

Church hosting interaction program
The First United Methodist Church, 200 N.W. Second St., will be host-
ing God's Time -- a morning of free organized Christian activities that
includes play, instruction and interaction for parents and their pre-school
children. The event will be held each Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. until noon.
Child care will be provided for infants during the class. For information,
call (863) 763-4021.

VNA offers flu vaccines
Flu vaccines are now available at Visiting Nurse Association, 208 S.E.
Park St., Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. until noon and from 1 until 4
p.m. There is no charge with Medicare Part B; otherwise, the cost is $30
for the flu vaccine and $45 for the pneumonia shot. For information, call
Anna or Debbie at (863) 357-2197.
Children's ranch plans yard sales
Real Life Children's Ranch, 7777 U.S. 441 S.E., will hold yard sales on
Thursday and Friday, every other week until the first of the year, from 9
a.m. until 2 p.m. For information, call (863) 763-4242.


Library hosts computer classes
The Heartland Library Cooperative will be holding basic and
advanced computer classes at the Okeechobee County Library, 206
S.W. 16th St. Basic computer knowledge and word processing sills will
be demonstrated, as well as how to access and navigate the internet.
For the dates and times of these classes, contact the Okeechobee Coun-
ty Library at (863) 763-3536.

Center offers service to children
The Family Outreach Center at Sacred Heart offers a service to youth
and children by giving free classes in martial arts. The classes are cur-
rently taught four days a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from
6 until 8 p.m. and on Saturday from 5:30 until 7:30 p.m.


Advocacy group seeking members
The Florida Local Advocacy Council in this area has openings for
membership. The members of the volunteer council protect and advo-
cate for a better quality of life for Floridians with unique needs. Volun-
teers are appointed by the governor for a four-year term. Local meet-
ings are held on the second Tuesday of the month in Fort Pierce. Call
Penina Popper at (800) 342-0825 for information; or, visit www.flori-
dasac.org.

Church offers religious education classes
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 901 S.W. Sixth St., will be offering reli-
gious education classes for children. Registrations for Catholic Christian
Doctrine (C.C.D.) are now being accepted. Classes for children in
grades kindergarten through ninth will be held every Sunday from
11:30 a.m. until 12:35 p.m. For information, call the parish office at
(863) 763-3727.

YMS collecting printer cartridges
Yearling Middle School (YMS) is collecting empty printer and copy
toner cartridges. They are sent in for credits that go toward school sup-
plies to be used by all students. To donate empty printer or toner car-
tridges, they can be dropped off at YMS, 925 N.W. 23rd Lane, or at The
Stitchin' Post, 620 S. Parrott Ave. Or call Tracy at (863) 462-5056, or
Linda at (863) 467-1484 for free pick up.

Childbirth education classes offered
The Okeechobee Healthy Start Coalition will hold childbirth educa-
tion classes at the Florida Community Health Center, 308 N.W. Fifth
Ave. For information, call the Healthy Start office at (863) 462-5877.

Parent education classes offered
The Okeechobee County Healthy Start Coalition will be offering par-
enting education classes for infants to age 3. All pregnant women and
parents are encouraged to attend. Each participant will receive a gift.
This adults-only parenting class consists of six, one-hour classes. You
must attend all six classes to get a certificate of completion. No child
care will be available. Call (863) 462-5877 for registration.

Center offers parenting classes
The Pregnancy Resource Center, 1505 S. Parrott Ave., Suite D, offers
a continuous ten-week free parenting class on Mondays from 7 until 8
p.m. at New Endeavor High School, 575 S.W. 28th St. The school is
located across the street from Osceola Middle School. For information,
call Al Jaquith at (863) 462-5000, ext. 282, or (863) 763-0437.

Volunteers needed to plan parade
People are needed from a cross section of the community to be part
of a committee that will plan the Martin Luther King Day parade. To
become a part of the committee or to place an entry of a float, vehicle,
horses, groups, etc. call George Robinson at (863) 610-0973.

Blood donors are needed
Florida's Blood Centers is looking for blood donors in Okeechobee.
The blood mobile will be at Raulerson Hospital, 1796 U.S. 441 N., on
the second Tuesday of each month from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. The mobile
unit will be at the Wal-Mart parking lot, 2101 S. Parrott Ave., on the
fourth Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. The month of
August may be skipped. For information, call (863) 382-4499. All blood
types are needed. There is no upper age limit, and most medications
and conditions are acceptable. Diabetes and blood pressure donations
can also be accepted. A picture ID is needed for all donors.

Career Center helps in job search
The One Stop Career Center, 209 S.W. Park St., has services available
at no charge to help people in their search for the right employee or job.
For more, visit their web site at www.tcjobs.org; or, call (863) 462-5350.

CAP looking for senior and cadet members
The Florida Wing of the Civil Air Patrol United States Air Force Aux-
iliary has formed a CAP unit in Okeechobee. Okeechobee Composite
Squadron 453 currently has 26 members. Senior members and cadets
are being recruited for the unit. Youths between the ages of 12 and 18
are eligible. Senior members are needed to administer the unit and pro-
vide supervision for the cadets. The three main missions of the Civil Air
Patrol are emergency services, aerospace education and cadet pro-
grams. Senior members and cadets work side by side to accomplish
these missions. If you are interested in becoming a cadet or senior
member contact Gene O'Neill at the Okeechobee Emergency Opera-
tions Center, (863) 763-3212.

Martha's House collecting cell phones
Martha's House is collecting used cell phones to return for money.
Martha's House can also have them 9-1-1 activated for participants. If
you have any used cell phones to donate call (863) 763-2893, or drop
them off at their administrative office at 103 N.W. Fifth St.

My Aunt's House seeking volunteers
My Aunt's House, Inc. a 501 (c) (3) organization is looking for two to
three volunteers to work in our Closet any day, or days, Monday
through Friday during the hours of 9 a.m. until 2 p.m. We are also look-
ing for a volunteer to become the director and a board member of The
Clothes Closet. The volunteer should communicate well with the pub-
lic and should be able to seek support from city and county officials,
business executives and other organizations. Work days and hours are
flexible. Call (863) 634-2306 for information.

Free pregnancy tests offered
The Pregnancy Resource Center of Okeechobee, a non-profit organ-
ization, is now available to offer free pregnancy testing to girls and
women of all ages. We offer free and confidential pregnancy tests, peer
counseling, referrals for a free ultrasound, parenting classes and absti-
nence education. Operating hours are from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on
Tuesday and Thursdays. Parenting classes are held at 7 p.m. on Tues-
days. We are located at 1505 S. Parrott Ave., across from the movie the-
atre. If you would like more information on this or set an appointment
for a free pregnancy test please call (863) 763-8859.

Free adult GED classes offered
Indian River Community College will be offering free adult basic
education/GED and English as a second language classes at these loca-
tions: Dixon Hendry Center, 2229 N.W. Ninth Ave., English as second
language classes, Monday and Wednesday from 9 a.m. until noon,
adult basic education/GED, Monday through Thursday from 8 a.m.
until 8:30 p.m. and Friday from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m.; Yearling Middle
School, 925, N.W 23 Lane, English as a second language classes, Mon-
day -Wednesday 5:30 until 8:30 p.m.; Everglades Elementary, 3725 S.E.
Eighth St., English as a second language classes, Tuesday and Thursday
from 6 until 8 p.m.